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ACD A-Z of Skin - Medication-induced cutaneous pigmentation 

Medication-induced cutaneous (skin) pigmentation (MIP) is due to various topical, oral and intravenous medications.

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Antibiotics For Acne - Topical Antibiotics - All About Acne

There are a number of different antibiotics for acne including tablets, creams and gels. Here's how they work and which ones might be right for you.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)

A-Z OF SKIN Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is polyarteritis nodosa? Polyarteritis nodosa occurs (PAN) is a rare condition affecting the medium-sized blood vessels of the body

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Granulomatous Cheilitis

A-Z OF SKIN Granulomatous Cheilitis BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Also known as … Cheilitis Granulomatosa, Miescher’s Cheilitis Granulomatous Cheilitis is a rare condition characterised by persistent, diffuse, soft-to-firm swelling of one or both lips

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Rhinophyma

Rhinophyma is the slow thickening of the nasal skin. It affects adults and is more common in men than in women. The cause of rhinophyma is unknown but it...

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Folliculitis Decalvans

A-Z OF SKIN Folliculitis Decalvans BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Folliculitis Decalvans is an uncommon inflammatory scalp condition which can result in destruction of hair follicles and permanent loss of hair

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Rosacea - Better Health Channel

In men, severe rosacea can cause the nose to become reddened and enlarged (rhinophyma).

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Pemphigus vulgaris

Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare autoimmune blistering disease which is characterised by blisters, erosions and crusts in the mouth and on the skin.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Pemphigus foliaceus

Pemphigus foliaceus is a rare autoimmune blistering disease which is characterised by superficial blisters, erosions and crusts on the skin.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Perioral dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis is a common inflammatory rash that occurs around the mouth area. Other affected areas include around the nose, chin and eyes.

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