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Actinic keratosis

Find out more about this skin condition that causes a rough, scaly patch after years of ultraviolet exposure from the sun or indoor tanning.
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Acute kidney injury

Learn what happens when the kidneys suddenly stop working, what causes this condition and how it's treated.
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Chronic kidney disease

Learn about kidney failure symptoms, tests, diagnosis and treatment options, including medication, dialysis and kidney transplant.
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Diabetic ketoacidosis

Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious diabetes complication.
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Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)

Managing diabetes can prevent or delay this common diabetes complication that affects the kidneys.
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Kaposi sarcoma

This cancer caused by a virus occurs in people who have AIDS and those with a donated organ who take medicines to prevent organ rejection.
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Kawasaki disease

Learn more about this condition that primarily affects young children and causes inflammation in the walls of the arteries throughout the body.
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Keloid scar

Learn about how to prevent, remove or flatten these problematic raised scars that form over scars from acne, tattoos, piercing and other injuries.
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Keratitis

An inflamed, red eye can be a minor nuisance — but sometimes it means a more serious problem. Find out about symptoms, treatment and prevention for this potentially dangerous eye condition.
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Keratoconus

When your cornea bulges outward, it can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment for this eye condition.
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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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Kidney cancer

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this type of cancer that begins in the kidney.
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