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Most people have been bitten by a mosquito at some time in their lives. Usually this causes no more than

What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is a condition that can occur in people who are infected with a bacterium

Urticaria is an itchy rash or skin eruption, characterised by weals (hives), which may occur anywhere on the body, or

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that’s caused by infection with the varicella zoster virus. Most children with chickenpox develop

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer. Melanoma starts in melanocytes — tiny cells in the outer layer of skin

Discussion of skin cancer is usually divided into melanoma (by far the most dangerous form) and the non-melanoma skin cancers,

What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common skin condition with the main symptom being red, scaly patches that may be

What is ringworm? Ringworm (tinea) is a common skin condition caused by infection with what’s called a dermatophyte fungus. This

Fungal nail infections, known to doctors as onychomycosis, can affect both toenails and fingernails, but toenail infections are more common.

Athlete’s foot is a common skin infection of the feet caused by a fungus. The fungus causes an itchy, red

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