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Slightly erythematous, scaly scalp lesion A 10-year-old boy referred by his pediatrician presented with a six-week history of a scaly scalp lesion. HOW TO TAKE THE POST-TEST: To obtain CME/CE credit, ...

Could the sores, blisters, and crusty lesions on your skin be signs of the contagious skin condition impetigo? Perhaps. But there’s a chance the symptoms may signal another condition. Indirect ...

Scalp folliculitis is a skin rash that can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or mites. Mild cases often clear up on their own, but your symptoms may sometimes get worse without treatment. A ...

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Cradle cap is one of those pesky skin issues that affects most babies (around 70% of them), usually in the first three months of their lives. Both of my little ones ended up with it and I remember ...