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Connective tissue diseases

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Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin. The infection can spread quickly and become very dangerous and so cellulitis requires treatment with antibiotics.

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Scleroderma — Arthritis Australia

The word ‘scleroderma’ means ‘hard skin’

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Scleroderma - Better Health Channel

The most common symptom of scleroderma is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face.

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Localised scleroderma (children) — Arthritis Australia

Localised scleroderma is an inflammatory disease affecting the skin

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Scleroderma — Types, Causes, & Treatment | MSK Australia

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Cellulitis - Better Health Channel

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin that occurs most commonly on the lower legs and in areas where the skin is damaged or inflamed.

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Cellulitis in children and teenagers | Raising Children Network

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can start from a tiny scratch. If your child has cellulitis symptoms, he should see a GP because he needs antibiotics.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp

A-Z OF SKIN Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp is a rare condition in which pus-filled lumps develop on the scalp, resulting in scarring and permanent hair loss over the area affected

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Cellulitis: Clean it, cover it, check it | NT Health

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