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Anatomy of the Skin

Skin Tests

Describing a Skin Condition

Common Skin Disorders

Bacterial Skin Infections

Impetigo

Cellulitis

Scarlet Fever

Folliculitis, Boils, Carbuncles

Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

Fungal Skin Infections

Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)

Tinea Infections (Ringworm)

Tinea Versicolor

Viral Skin Infections

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Pityriasis Rosea

Warts

Molluscum Contagiosum

Viral Exanthems (Rashes)

Rubella (German Measles)

Rubeola (Measles)

Roseola

Fifth Disease

Chickenpox

Parasitic Skin Infections

Scabies

Lice

Non-Infectious Skin Conditions

Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis in Children

Diaper Dermatitis

Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap)

Acne in Children

Drug Rashes

Poison Ivy / Poison Oak

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Benign Skin Growth and Pigmentation Disorders

Birthmarks

Other Benign Skin Growths

Skin Pigmentation Disorders

Skin Cancer

Treatment for Skin Cancer

Skin Injury

Blisters

Burns

Sunburn

Bites

Facts About Animal Bites

Treatment for Dog and Cat Bites and Scratches

Insect Bites

Fleas, Mites, and Chiggers

Ticks

Lyme Disease


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