Athlete's foot - Learn more
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c. Treatment options, such as antifungal creams, can improve symptoms within a few weeks.
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Basal cell carcinoma - Learn more
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is cancer that starts in the skin’s basal cells, usually due to damage from UV light (sunlight). BCC often looks like a raised, pearly lump or sore, but can form deep ulcers as it enlarges. It rarely spreads in the body.
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Botulinum toxin injection - Learn more
Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, is a potent substance derived from bacteria. The toxin can cause fatal muscle paralysis but, in small doses, has cosmetic uses to relax wrinkles, or medical uses, such as relieving muscle spasticity in patients who have had a stroke.
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Contact dermatitis - Learn more
Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritant or something that induces an allergic reaction. It commonly presents as a red, itchy skin rash usually on the hands or face. Avoiding the cause once identified can prevent it happening in the future.
