This inherited condition can cause extremely high levels of "bad" cholesterol, even in childhood, and can lead to early heart attacks and death.
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Ringworm (body)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
This group of inherited genetic conditions limits the adrenal glands' ability to make certain vital hormones.
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Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return
In this heart condition present at birth, some blood vessels of the lungs connect to the wrong places in the heart. Learn when treatment is needed.
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Dwarfism
Very short stature of 4 feet 10 inches or less that results from a genetic or medical condition is considered dwarfism. Learn about causes and treatment.
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Febrile seizure
These frightening but generally harmless seizures are triggered by a fever and affect infants and young children.
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Lynch syndrome
Learn about this condition caused by inherited genes that increase the risk of colon cancer, endometrial cancer and other kinds of cancer.
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Peanut allergy
Peanut allergy can be serious. Find out what you need to know to prevent a life-threatening reaction and get the latest on treatment approaches.
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Penicillin allergy
Understand the importance of an accurate diagnosis for this type of allergy and the best practices for antibiotic treatment.
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Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.
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Keratosis pilaris
Find out more about this harmless, nonpitch skin condition that causes bumpy, rough skin on the upper arms, thighs or buttocks.
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Age spots (liver spots)
Learn more about the harmless dark spots on your skin that tend to appear as you age, especially in areas exposed to the sun. Treatment is available.