#2 - Disorders & Diseases

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Disorders & Diseases - Pigmentation Disorders: What is tinea versicolor?
Sun spots, sun fungus or white splotches
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Disorders & Diseases - Pigmentation Disorders: What is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation?
Dark pigment caused after wound
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Disorders & Diseases - Pigmentation Disorders: What is melasma?
A pregnancy mask caused by imbalanced hormones
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Disorders & Diseases - Skin Cancers: What is basal cell carcinoma?
It is the most common and least severe skin cancer
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Disorders & Diseases - Skin Cancers: What is squamous cell carcinoma?
Red or pink solid bumps that can look crusty or bleed easily
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Disorders & Diseases - Skin Cancers: What is melanoma cancer?
Is it the least common and most severe skin cancer
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Disorders & Diseases - Sun Related Growths: What is actinic keratosis?
Pre-cancerous lesions that are pink or flesh-colored that are a result of sun exposure
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Disorders & Diseases - Sun Related Growths: What is sebaceous hyperplasia?
Doughnut-shaped lesions, often seen in oily areas
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Disorders & Diseases - Rosacea: What is rosacea?
A disorder characterized by flushing with a feeling of heat
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Disorders & Diseases - Rosacea: What may cause rosacea?
Could be caused by demodex folliculorum or excessive yeast
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