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Genetics reference Dermatology

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa is one of the major forms of a group of conditions called epidermolysis bullosa. Epidermolysis bullosa cause the skin to be very fragile and to blister easily. Blisters and skin erosions form in…

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Health topic Dermatology

Acne

Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young…

Medical terminology Endocrinology

Gigantism

The condition of accelerated and excessive GROWTH in children or adolescents who are exposed to excess HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE before the closure of EPIPHYSES. It is usually caused by somatotroph hyperplasia or a GROWTH HORMONE-SECRETING…

Drug label Dermatology

Anti-Dandruff — Ketoconazole drug label

Anti-Dandruff label record for ketoconazole. The label lists Guangzhou ChuanMa International Trading Co.,Ltd. as labeler/manufacturer. Route: topical. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult…

Medical entity reference Endocrinology

hyperthyroidism

Thyroid gland disease that involves an overproduction of thyroid hormone. Wikidata entity Q16499; linked MeSH descriptor D006980. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Endocrinology

Autoimmune Addison disease

Autoimmune Addison disease affects the function of the adrenal glands, which are small hormone-producing glands located on top of each kidney. It is classified as an autoimmune disorder because it results from a malfunctioning immune…

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Health topic Endocrinology

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs. Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control the…

Literature reference Endocrinology

Hyperthyroidism.

Bibliographic record: Lancet (London, England) (2024 Feb 24). PMID 38278171. DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02016-0.

Medical entity reference Gastroenterology

atrophic gastritis

Human disease. Wikidata entity Q1826391; linked MeSH descriptor D005757. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Gastroenterology

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disorder that affects the digestive system. This condition is characterized by abnormal inflammation of the inner surface (epithelium) of the rectum and colon. The rectum and colon make up most of the…

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Health topic Gastroenterology

Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that causes inflammation in your digestive tract. It can affect any part of your digestive tract, which runs from your mouth to your anus. But it usually affects your small intestine…

Medical terminology Immunology & Rheumatology

Uveoparotid Fever

A manifestation of sarcoidosis marked by chronic inflammation of the parotid gland and the uvea.

Medical entity reference Immunology & Rheumatology

agammaglobulinemia

Group of diseases, historically relevant. Wikidata entity Q5659619; linked MeSH descriptor D000361. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

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