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Folliculitis
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Bacterial infection of the hair follicle, most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
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Furuncles
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Often called a boil, but also an inflammation of the hair follicle.
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Carbuncles
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A group of infected hair follicles.
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Cellulitis
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A localized infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
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Erysipelas
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Infection of the skin most often caused by group A Streptococci.
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Tinea pedis
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A fungal infection of the toenails and feet.
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Tinea capitus
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A fungal infection of the scalp.
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Tinea corporis
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A fungal infection of the body.
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Tinea versicolor
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A fungal infection of the upper chest, back, and sometimes the arms. The lesions are yellow, pink, or brown sheets of scaling skin. The patches do not have pigment and do not tan.pg 448 L&B
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Tinea cruris
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A fungal infection of the groin that may extend to inner thighs and buttocks. Often called "jock itch" , it is often associated with tinea pedis and is more common in people who are physically active, are obese, and / or wear tight underclothing. pg 449 L&B
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Candidiasis
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Infection of mucous membranes caused by Candida albicans, a yeast-like fungus.
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Pediculosis capitis
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An infestation with head lice.
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Pediculosis corporis
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An infestation with body lice.
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Pediculosis pubis
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An infestation with pubic lice (often called crabs)
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Scabies
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Parasitic infestation caused by the mite sarcoptes scabei.
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Warts (verrucae)
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Lesions of the skin caused by the human papillomavirus.
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Herpes simplex (fever blister, cold sore)
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Acute viral infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by two types of herpesvirus: HSV I and HSV II.
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Herpes zoster (shingles)
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Viral infection of a dermatome section of the skin caused by varicella zoster, the same herpesvirus that causes chicken pox.
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