- acne
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a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Acne is characterized by black heads, pimple outbreaks, cysts, infected abscesses, and (sometimes) scarring.
See also Acne
- acne neonatorum (also called baby acne)
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the presence of pimples on newborn skin; common in the first month of life
- cavernous hemangioma
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a raised, red or purple mark in the skin, made up of enlarged blood vessels.
- contact dermatitis
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a rash or an inflammation of the skin caused by contact with various substances.
- eczema (also called atopic dermatitis)
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an inflammation of the skin that often causes itching and sometimes crusting, scaling, or blisters; usually occurs on the face, elbows, knees, and arms
See also Eczema/atopic dermatitis
- epidermolysis bullosa
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genetic condition with blistering, fragile skin
See also Institute for Fetal Health
- hemangiomas
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collections of extra blood vessels in the skin and one of the most common skin problems in the first year of life
See also Hemangiomas; Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Henoch-Schoenlein purpura
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the most common disease of vascular inflammation in children
See also Rheumatology
- moles
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a term used to describe small skin marks caused by pigment-producing cells in the skin.
- molluscum contagiosum
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smooth, pearly, flesh-colored skin growths that may grow as large as a pencil eraser. Usually, they are found on the face and body, but may grow in the mouth or on the eyelid
See also Molluscum contagiosum
- ringworm
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a fungal skin infection characterized by ring-shaped, red, scaly, or blistery patches.
See also Ringworm
- scabies
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an infestation of mites in the skin characterized by small pimples that itch.
- scleroderma
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a chronic, connective tissue disease affecting the skin, joints and, sometimes, internal organs
See also Rheumatology
- warts
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harmless skin growths caused by a virus. Warts can grow on any part of the body.
See also Warts