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| Burn | A burn is tissue damage caused by agents such as heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. |
| Cold Sore | A cold sore, a skin inflammation caused by the herpes simplex virus, is characterized by patches of small painful blisters. |
| Contact Dermatitis | Contact Dermatitis is skin inflammation caused by contact with substances the body believes harmful. |
| Impetigo | Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection prevalent among babies and small children. The infection first appears as a small red patch. |
| Infection | An infection is the disease caused by the invasion of a bacteria or virus. |
| Inflammation | Inflammation is a sign the body is responding to injury. It may involve pain, heat, redness, or swelling. |
| Jock Itch | Jock itch is a fungal infection. It can be contracted in locker rooms, public showers, or by sharing towels. |
| Lice | Head lice are small insects that live in human hair. Their bites are the cause of the itching that is characteristic of head lice. |
| Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac | Poison ivy, oak and sumac contain a chemical called uroshiol oil on the surfaces of their leaves. When uroshiol comes in contact with the skin, a severe inflammatory response may occur. |
| Psoriasis | Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by scaly red patches that appear on the elbows, forearms, knees, legs, scalp, and other parts of the body. |
| Seborrhea | Seborrhea is caused by excess oil secretion by the sebaceous glands. The condition predisposes to acne and frequently appears at puberty. It is seen mostly on the face. |
| Shingles | Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus. Initially, the herpes zoster virus causes chicken pox. |
| Skin Rash: Contact Dermatitis and Eczema | Skin rash is inflammation of skin. Contact dermatitis and Eczema are common causes of skin rash. |
| Sunburn | Sunburn is the injury that occurs when skin is overexposed to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. |
| Wound Infection | When skin is injured by either cutting or scraping, it becomes susceptible to bacterial and fungal infection. |
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