Learn more about the causes, treatment and self-care of these natural and common skin conditions. Unusual changes may mean a health problem.
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Cellulite
Learn more about this common skin condition that causes dimpling of the thighs and buttocks. Treatment may result in temporary improvement.
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Itchy skin (pruritus)
Learn about causes of this common irritating skin condition and which treatments and self-care measures may provide relief.
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Folliculitis
Learn more about how damaged hair follicles become infected. This condition may clear up on its own, but severe infections can cause scarring or hair loss.
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Bags under eyes
Learn about causes, treatments and self care for bags under eyes, which become more common as you age.
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Measles
Learn about this vaccine-preventable disease that once was common in childhood and is known for a splotchy rash and high fever.
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Molluscum contagiosum
Learn how to prevent and treat this common skin infection that affects people of all ages.
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Anal cancer
Learn about this cancer that affects the anal canal and causes bleeding and pain. Treatment usually involves a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.
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Short bowel syndrome
This digestive condition happens when part of the small intestine is missing or damaged, either at birth or after surgery. The syndrome keeps you from absorbing needed nutrients.
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Atrial tachycardia
This type of fast heartbeat may occur after heart surgery or during pregnancy. But infections may trigger it too. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
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Desmoplastic small round cell tumors
These rare, aggressive cancers most often form in the abdomen. Learn about DSRCT treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Choroid plexus carcinoma
This rare type of cancerous brain tumor occurs mainly in children under 2. Treatment usually involves surgery and radiation therapy.