Pinta
An endemic bacterial infection caused by Treponema carateum. It is manifested with chronic cutaneous lesions. The early lesions consist of papules and erythematous plaques. The late lesions consist of hypochromic, achromic, hyperpigmented and atrophic lesions. The late skin lesions may cause destruction of bones and cartilage and produce disfiguring changes.
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Eczema ear People with ear eczema may notice dry, flaky skin in or around their ears. ... Ear eczema may lead to infection and inflammation of the ear canal, called acute otitis externa. Using a range of treatment and prevention methods, p...
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Top doctors who continously share their opinions on PintaABH VJ Kara Ayurvedic Research Centre
Ayurvedic Consultant Physician
SHRI KRISHNA GOVT AYURVEDIC COLLEGE
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Kanpur Para Medical Institute
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Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Science
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Jss Medical College
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