Panniculitis
What is Panniculitis? Panniculitis is the inflammation of the fat and connective tissue that lies underneath our skin. It can also happen in the fatty tissue that surrounds the organs which lies inside our body. The fat under our skin is arranged...
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Maculopapular Rash
What is Maculopapular Rash? Maculopapular rash is a compound word composed of the words “macule” and “papule.” A macule is a flat blemish or discoloration that measures less than 1 cm. A papule is as elevated lesion measuring less than 1 ...
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Hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis Definition Hypertrichosis is a condition wherein there is excessive hair growth and thickness that is not considered normal for a person’s age, sex, body area, and ethnicity. Hypertrichosis Vs. Hirsutism Hypertrichosis and hirsuti...
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Paresthesia
Definition of Paresthesia Paresthesia comes from the Greek words, para (meaning abnormal) and aesthesia (meaning sensation). This is the medical term used for the skin sensation that is described as tingling, tickling, pricking, burning, or n...
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Precordial Catch Syndrome
It is not uncommon to see a kid complaining of chest pain in one of the days. Usually it is misread by the parents or the caretakers as the child faking it to avoid school or as an acid reflux. Some parents get scared thinking that something is se...
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