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skin rash caused by Lyme disease
Uncover the science behind the working of “smart bandages” that can detect bedsores as they form
melanoma
The science behind acne treatments
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Uncover the science behind the working of “smart bandages” that can detect bedsores as they form
A discussion of “smart bandages,” which can detect bedsores as they form.
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The science behind acne treatments
Learn why acne forms and how to treat it.
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skin rash caused by Lyme disease
Visible alterations in the texture of the skin, such as rashes and hives, can be...
James Gathany/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
melanoma
Human skin affected by melanoma.
National Cancer Institute/U.S. National Institutes of Health (AV number: AV-8500-3850)
leprosy
The back of a patient with leprosy.
World Health Organization/National Library of Medicine
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