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Precancerous Skin Lesions and Skin Cancer Picture Slideshow
Web MD — Like many cancers, skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- start as precancerous lesions. These precancerous lesions are changes in skin that are not cancer, but could become cancer over time. ...More…
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FIRST AID A-Z
Web MD — Neck & Back Injuries Allergic Reactions Bites and Stings Breathing Problems Broken Bones Chest Pain Drug Overdose Eye Injury Foreign Objects Head Injuries Low Blood Sugar Sprains & StrainsMore…
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Porphyria, Acute Intermittent
Web MD — Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is a rare metabolic disorder that is characterized by deficiency of the enzyme porphobilinogen deaminase (PBG-D), also known as uroporphyrinogen I-synthase. This enzyme deficiency results in the accumulation of ...More…
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5-Oxoprolinuria
Web MD — Pyroglutamic Aciduria Pyroglutamicaciduria 5-Oxoprolinuria is a biochemical finding that can arise from two underlying metabolic disorders. It is characterized by excretion of massive amounts of the chemical 5-oxoproline.More…
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Pyridoxine-Dependent Seizures
Web MD — Pyridoxine-dependent seizures (PDS) is a rare cause of stubborn, difficult to control, (intractable) neonatal seizures, of which more than 100 cases have now been reported in the medical literature. PDS presents in a variety of forms with ...More…
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Web MD — Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an inflammatory skin disorder that is characterized by small, red bumps or blisters (papules or nodules) that eventually erode to form swollen open sores (ulcerations). The size and depth of the ulcerations vary ...More…
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Pyknodysostosis
Web MD — Pyknodysostosis is a rare disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic trait. This disorder is characterized by short stature, increased bone density (osteosclerosis/osteopetrosis), underdevelopment of the tips of fingers with ...More…
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Pneumonia, Eosinophilic
Web MD — Eosinophilic pneumonia is a disorder characterized by an inflammation of the lungs and an abnormal increase in the number of certain white blood cells (eosinophils) in the lymph nodes, lungs and blood. This disorder is usually associated with ...More…
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Pulmonary Hypertension, Secondary
Web MD — Secondary pulmonary hypertension is a disorder of the blood vessels in the lungs. It usually is the result of other lung diseases or related diseases in other organs. Affected individuals have high blood pressure (hypertension) of the main artery ...More…
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Pseudoachondroplastic Dysplasia
Web MD — Pseudoachondroplastic dysplasia is a rare inherited disorder characterized by skeletal malformations resulting in short legs and mild to moderate short stature (short-limbed dwarfism). Affected individuals may have short, stubby fingers ...More…
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Skin cancer: Protecting your skin
Web MD — Excessive exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that of your family members, from UV radiation.Performing frequent skin self - ...More…
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Protecting Your Skin From the Sun - Topic Overview
Web MD — Protecting your skinMost skin cancer can be prevented. Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of developing skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles.Limit your exposure to the sun, especially midday ...More…