Scleroderma

Scleroderma is a chronic condition caused by inflammation and thinning of the skin. The cause of scleroderma is not known, researchers have found some evidence that heredity is an important factor but environmental factors also play an important role.

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Melanoma

What is melanoma? Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes that undergoes malignant transformation mainly in the skin but also in other places where melanocytes are found.

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Bechet’s disease

Bechet’s disease is a rare disease characterized by painful mouth ulcers, genital ulcers, eye problems, and skin wounds. The disease was named after the Turkish dermatologist Hulusi Bechet, who first described the syndromes in 1924.

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What is swine flu?

Like humans, pigs can get the flu, but the swine flu virus is different. it is not the same as the human (human) flu virus. Swine flu often infects humans and few patients who have had swine flu in the past have had direct contact with pigs.

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