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Dermatology

Dermatology is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases (from Greek derma, "skin"). A doctor who practices dermatology is a dermatologist.

Dermatalogical Diseases

Acne
Baldness
Contact dermatitis[?]
Eczema
Impetigo
Lichen planus[?]
Lichen simplex chronicus[?]
Psoriasis
Ring worm[?]
Seborrhoeic dermatitis[?]
Seborrheic keratosis[?]
Shingles
Skin cancer
Tinea[?]
Viral warts[?]
Vitiligo

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