Symptoms & Signs Symptoms in a newborn baby may include: Anemia Edema (swelling under the…
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Alternate Names : Hemolytic disease of the newborn Definition Erythroblastosis fetalis is a potentially life-threatening…
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Treatment Gently scrubbing the skin patches with antibacterial soap may help them go away. Prescription…
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Symptoms & Signs The main symptoms are reddish-brown slightly scaly patches with sharp borders. The…
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Definition Erythrasma is a long-term bacterial infection that usually appears in the area between overlapping…
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Treatment The large red splotches typically disappear without any treatment or changes in skin care.…
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Symptoms & Signs The main symptom is a rash of small, yellow-to-white colored papules surrounded…
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Alternate Names : Erythema toxicum neonatorum Definition Erythema toxicum is a common, noncancerous skin condition…
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Treatment The underlying infection, drug, or disease should be identified and treated. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications…
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Symptoms & Signs Erythema nodosum is most common on the shins, but it may also…
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Definition Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory disorder that is characterized by tender, red nodules under…
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Treatment Treatment goals include: Controlling the illness that is causing the condition Preventing infection Treating…
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Symptoms & Signs Fever General ill feeling Itching of the skin Joint aches Multiple skin…
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Alternate Names : Lyell’s syndrome Definition Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder due to an…
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Treatment Oral antibiotics, especially penicillin, are given to treat this condition. Prognosis (Expectations) The infection…
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Symptoms & Signs The main symptom is warmth, tenderness, and redness on the skin. Erysipeloid…
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Definition Erysipeloid is inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) due to bacteria. Overview, Causes, & Risk…
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Treatment Antibiotics such as penicillin are used to eliminate the infection. In severe cases, antibiotics…
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Symptoms & Signs Blisters Fever, shaking, and chills Painful, very red, swollen, and warm skin…
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Definition Erysipelas is a type of skin infection (cellulitis). Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors Erysipelas…