Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this itchy rash that usually affects people swimming in freshwater lakes.
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Seborrheic dermatitis
Find out what you can do to treat this flaky skin condition that can cause scaly skin and stubborn, itchy dandruff.
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Smallpox
Learn about the symptoms, causes and vaccine prevention of this virus that's easy to catch and sometimes fatal.
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Tuberous sclerosis
This uncommon genetic disorder causes tumors that are not cancer. These tumors are unexpected overgrowths of tissue in different parts of the body.
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Cold sore
Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common lip sore caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
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Melanoma
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for the most serious form of skin cancer.
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Tapeworm infection
Tapeworms in the intestines usually cause mild disease. Immature tapeworms, called larval cysts, can cause serious disease in other parts of the body.
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Mitral valve regurgitation
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this most common heart valve condition, which causes blood to leak backward in the heart.
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Mitral valve prolapse
This heart condition, also called Barlow syndrome, affects the valve separating the left heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when it’s treated.
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Scoliosis
This side-to-side curve of the spine happens most often during the growth spurt after age 10. Treatment may include bracing or surgery.
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Mouth cancer
Learn what healthcare professionals look for when diagnosing mouth cancer. Find out about oral cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
This common skin cancer usually looks like a bump or a scaly sore. Learn about symptoms and treatment options, including freezing, lasers and surgery.