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Skin disorders
Skin disorders Any disorder of the skin, including rashes, eczema, and birthmarks.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Eczema
A disorder of the skin like psoriasis and also considered to be related to malfunctions of the immune system. Symptoms include red, itchy skin and sores that ooze and crust over. One out of ten children develops eczema, but more than half of them lose it by the time they reach their teens.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Skin cancer
Tumors or cancer of the skin.
Skin care
The combined actions improving a person's skin.
Skin exposure reduction paste against chemical warfare agents
Skin exposure reduction paste against chemical warfare agents is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): perfluoropolymethylisopropyl ether; polytetrafluoroethylene.
Skin prick test
Skin prick tests are used to diagnose allergies. Pricking gently through a drop of allergen extract placed on the surface of the arm may result after 10-15 minutes in the appearance of a small, itchy swelling and a reddening of the skin. This indicates an allergy.
Skin treatment
A particular treatment addressed to improving the human skin's health and beauty.
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Sseparation anxiety
When an infant or toddler is anxious about being away from her primary caregiver. Infants can have this as early as 7 months, but separation anxiety usually peaks between a year and 18 months.
Separation anxiety
When an infant or toddler is anxious about being away from her primary caregiver. Infants can have this as early as 7 months, but separation anxiety usually peaks between a year and 18 months.
Severe combined immunodeficiency disease
When a child is born without most of the defenses of an immune system. SCID is also known as the "bubble" disease because people with SCID are isolated to avoid infection.
Sexually transmitted diseases
Diseases communicable by sexual relations, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, genital warts, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, HIV, hepatitis B, and human papillomavirus (HPV).
Sickle cell anemia
An inherited chronic anemia - caused by abnormally shaped red blood cells - exclusive to populations of African descent. If carefully monitored, women with sickle cell anemia can give birth to healthy babies.
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Sleep disorders
Any of the problems that disturb regular sleep, including night terrors, sleep apnea, or trouble going to sleep.
Small for gestational age
An infant who is not as big as could be expected given her gestational age is termed "small for gestational age." SGA babies are small because of slow development, not because they've had less time in the womb, like premature babies.
Smegma
A cheesy lubricating secretion from the sebaceous glands of the penis that enables the foreskin to retract smoothly over the head of the penis.
Solids
Foods given to babies other than formula or breast milk. Solids are usually introduced when an infant is around 6 months of age.
Sperm allergy
An immune reaction to sperm, causing your body to produce antibodies that kill or disable sperm. In a small percentage of women (some estimate less than 2 percent) this condition can be serious enough to cause infertility; men can also develop antibodies to their own sperm.
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