Skin, Hair & Nail Conditions
Information about skin conditions: eczema, psoriasis, acne, hair loss, and nail disorders.
Articles
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Acne: Causes, Treatment & Prevention Guide
Acne causes, symptoms and treatment options. Learn about acne vulgaris, hormonal acne, medications, and when to see a dermatologist.
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Actinic Keratosis: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Actinic keratosis (solar keratosis) - symptoms, causes, and treatment options including cryotherapy, topical creams, and photodynamic therapy.
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Athlete's Foot: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) - symptoms, causes and effective treatment. Learn how to prevent and cure fungal foot infections.
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Atopic Dermatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) symptoms, causes and treatment. Learn about triggers, moisturizing, corticosteroids and when to see a doctor.
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Atopic Eczema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Guide
Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) – symptoms, treatment and self-care. Learn about triggers, moisturizers, corticosteroids and when to seek care.
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Benign Skin Growths: Types, Causes & When to See a Doctor
Complete guide to benign skin growths including moles, seborrheic keratosis, dermatofibroma, and sun spots. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Breast Lump: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor
Breast lump causes and symptoms - when to worry and when to seek care. Learn about fibroadenoma, breast cysts, and breast cancer signs.
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Calluses and Corns: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Calluses and corns - symptoms, causes and effective treatment. Learn how to remove corns safely and prevent hardened skin on feet and hands.
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Calluses, Corns & Cracked Heels: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Complete guide to calluses, corns and cracked heels (heel fissures). Learn about causes, symptoms, home treatment, prevention tips and when to see a doctor.
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Chickenpox: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Chickenpox (varicella) - symptoms, treatment, when to seek care, and prevention. Learn about the characteristic itchy blisters, contagious period, and
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Child Rashes: Complete Guide to Skin Conditions in Children
Common rashes and skin changes in children - from eczema and chickenpox to birthmarks and viral rashes. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Chronic Wounds: Causes, Types & Treatment Guide
Chronic wounds that won't heal - causes, types (venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers), treatment options and when to seek care.
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Cradle Cap: Symptoms, Treatment & Causes in Babies
Cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis) in babies - symptoms, home treatment with oil, and when to see a doctor. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Dandruff: Causes, Treatment & Prevention Guide
Complete guide to dandruff - what causes scalp flaking, best treatments including medicated shampoos, and how to prevent recurring dandruff.
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Dry Skin and Itching: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Dry skin (xerosis) causes itching, flaking, and discomfort. Learn about causes, effective moisturizing treatments, prevention tips, and when to seek medical
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Eczema: Symptoms, Types & Treatment Guide
Complete guide to eczema (dermatitis) - symptoms, types, causes and treatment. Learn about atopic dermatitis, contact eczema, and effective management.
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Erysipelas: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Guide
Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection causing red, swollen, painful skin with fever. Learn about symptoms, causes, antibiotic treatment, and prevention.
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Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn about antiperspirants, Botox injections, and when to see a doctor.
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Fifth Disease: Symptoms, Treatment & Slapped Cheek Rash
Fifth disease (slapped cheek syndrome) causes a distinctive red rash on cheeks in children. Learn about symptoms, treatment, contagion period, and when to seek
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Folliculitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Guide
Folliculitis (hair follicle infection) - causes, symptoms, and treatment. Learn about bacterial and fungal folliculitis, home remedies, prevention tips, and
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Fungal Infections: Symptoms, Types & Treatment Guide
Fungal infections of skin, nails and mucous membranes - complete guide to symptoms, causes and treatment. iMedic guide with WHO and EAACI references.
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Hair Loss: Causes, Types & Treatment Options
Complete guide to hair loss (alopecia) - causes, types, symptoms and treatment. Learn about androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium and
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Heel Fissures: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Heel fissures (cracked heels) - complete guide to causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. Learn about home remedies, moisturizers, and when to see a doctor.
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Hives (Urticaria): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hives (urticaria) - comprehensive guide to causes, symptoms, and treatment. Learn when to seek emergency care, antihistamine options, and chronic hives
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Hot Tub Rash: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Hot tub rash (Pseudomonas folliculitis) causes painful foot soles and itchy skin bumps after swimming pools or hot tubs.
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HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Symptoms, Vaccine & Cancer Risk
HPV infection guide: symptoms, vaccination, cervical cancer risk, treatment options. Learn about HPV types 16 & 18, genital warts, and prevention.
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Infantile Hemangioma: Strawberry Birthmark Symptoms & Treatment
Infantile hemangioma (strawberry birthmark) in babies - symptoms, causes, treatment options and when to see a doctor. Reviewed by iMedic's medical specialists.
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Ingrown Toenail: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Ingrown toenail and paronychia - symptoms, home treatment and when to seek medical care. Learn about proper nail care, infection prevention and surgical
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Itching in Children: Causes, Treatment & Relief
Itching in children (pediatric pruritus) – common causes like eczema, allergies, dry skin, and insect bites. iMedic guide with WHO and EAACI references.
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Itchy Skin and Rash: Eczema Causes & Treatment
Itchy skin, rash and eczema - learn about causes, symptoms and effective treatments. Includes atopic dermatitis, contact eczema, psoriasis and hives.
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Lichen Planus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition causing itchy, flat-topped purple bumps on skin, mouth, and genitals. Reviewed by iMedic's medical specialists.
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Lipoma (Fatty Lump): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Lipoma is a harmless fatty lump under the skin. Learn about symptoms, when to see a doctor, and surgical removal options.
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Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Lyme disease symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Learn about tick bites, erythema migrans rash, antibiotics and prevention.
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Measles: Symptoms, Treatment & Vaccination Guide
Measles symptoms, treatment, complications and vaccination. Learn about the measles rash, fever, when to seek care and how vaccines protect against this highly
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Moles and Birthmarks: Types, Warning Signs & When to Worry
Complete guide to moles, birthmarks and skin changes. Learn ABCDE warning signs for melanoma, when to see a doctor, and how to perform skin self-exams.
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Moles: Types, Warning Signs & Skin Cancer Risk
Complete guide to moles (birthmarks) - types, appearance, when to worry about melanoma. Learn the ABCDE rule for skin cancer detection.
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Molluscum Contagiosum: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Molluscum contagiosum causes small, dome-shaped bumps on the skin. Learn about symptoms, how it spreads, treatment options, and when bumps go away.
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MRSA Infection: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) – symptoms, causes, treatment options and how to prevent spread. Reviewed by iMedic's medical specialists.
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Nail Problems: Ingrown Toenails, Infections & Treatment
Complete guide to nail problems including ingrown toenails, nail infections, and fungal nails. Learn symptoms, home treatment, prevention and when to see a
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Newborn Baby Acne: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Newborn baby acne (erythema toxicum) affects over 50% of newborns. Learn about symptoms, causes, when to see a doctor, and why treatment is usually unnecessary.
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Perioral Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Perioral dermatitis causes redness, bumps and rash around the mouth. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment options and when to see a doctor.
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Pilonidal Cyst: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Pilonidal cyst causes pain and drainage near the tailbone. Learn about symptoms, causes, surgical treatment options, and recovery.
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Pityriasis Rosea: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Pityriasis rosea is a common skin rash that causes oval, scaly patches. Learn about herald patch, symptoms, duration and treatment.
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Psoriasis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Complete guide to psoriasis symptoms, causes, and treatment. Learn about plaque psoriasis, biologics, topical treatments, and when to see a dermatologist.
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Raynaud's Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Raynaud's syndrome causes pale, cold fingers and toes due to blood vessel spasms. Learn about symptoms, triggers, treatment options and when to seek care.
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Ringworm and Tinea Capitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Ringworm (tinea corporis) and scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) - complete guide to symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention.
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Rosacea: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Rosacea causes facial redness, visible blood vessels, bumps and eye irritation. Learn about triggers, types, treatments including metronidazole, ivermectin and
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Roseola Infantum: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Children
Roseola infantum (sixth disease) - complete guide to symptoms, high fever, rash, and treatment. Learn when to seek care for your child.
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Rubella (German Measles): Symptoms, Vaccine & Pregnancy Risks
Rubella (German measles) symptoms, MMR vaccine information, and pregnancy risks. Learn about the characteristic rash, congenital rubella syndrome, and
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Scabies: Symptoms, Treatment & How It Spreads
Scabies mite infestation causes intense itching, especially at night. Learn about symptoms, effective treatment with permethrin or benzyl benzoate
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Scalp Conditions: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Guide
Complete guide to scalp conditions including folliculitis, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and hair loss. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Seborrheic Dermatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Seborrheic dermatitis causes red, scaly, itchy skin on the scalp, face, and chest. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment options, and when to see a doctor.
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Seborrheic Keratosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Seborrheic keratosis - causes, symptoms and removal options. Learn about these harmless skin growths, when to see a doctor, and available treatments.
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Shingles: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Guide
Shingles (herpes zoster) causes painful rash and blisters. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, vaccination, and when to seek medical care.
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Skin Conditions: Complete Guide to Skin, Hair & Nail Health
Comprehensive guide to skin, hair and nail conditions. Learn about eczema, acne, psoriasis, hair loss, nail problems and when to seek medical care.
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Skin Infections: Types, Symptoms & Treatment Guide
Complete guide to skin infections – bacterial, viral, and fungal. Learn symptoms, causes, treatment options, and when to seek medical care.
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Skin Lumps, Boils & Acne: Causes, Types & Treatment
Complete guide to skin lumps, boils, and acne - causes, symptoms, treatment options. Learn about lipomas, cysts, rosacea, perioral dermatitis.
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Staph Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Staphylococcus aureus (staph) skin infection - symptoms, causes, treatment options and when to seek medical care. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Sun Spots (Age Spots): Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Sun spots (lentigo solaris) are harmless brown skin spots caused by UV exposure. Learn about causes, treatment options, prevention and when to see a doctor.
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Swimmer's Itch: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Swimmer's itch (cercarial dermatitis) causes itchy skin rash after swimming in lakes. Learn about symptoms, how long it lasts, treatment options, and
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Tinea Versicolor: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) causes discolored skin patches from yeast overgrowth. Learn symptoms, treatment with antifungal medications, and
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Umbilical Cord Infection in Newborns: Symptoms & Treatment
Umbilical cord infection (omphalitis) in newborns - recognize symptoms like redness, swelling, and discharge. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Vitiligo: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Vitiligo causes white patches on skin due to loss of melanocytes. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment options including phototherapy and topical creams.
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Warts and Fungal Skin Infections: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Complete guide to warts and fungal skin infections including athlete's foot, nail fungus, and ringworm. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Warts on Hands and Feet: Symptoms, Treatment & Removal
Complete guide to warts on hands and feet (verrucae). Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment options including salicylic acid and cryotherapy.