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What is it?      Exanthema is a pinkish rash that generally happens due to an infectious disease (including; measles, scarlet fever, rubella, or infectious erythema.). It is more common in childhood. It can also be caused as a reaction to: a virus, this is known as viral exanthem; if accompanied by a fever, it is known as exanthema subitum, which generally affects bab

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What is pterygium and pinguecula?Pterygium and pinguecula are two abnormal bumps in the conjunctiva of the eye.The pterygium appears as fleshy tissue on the cornea, its size may varyThe pinguecula sprouts as a yellowish bump on the white of the eye.Prognosis:These conditions are not cancerous (benign) and have a good prognosis with treatment.Symptoms of pterygium and pinguecula:In many cases, the

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What are disabilities?A disability is a physical or mental impairment which may prevent or limit daily activity which are usually considered to be normal for human beings. Today the concept is an umbrella term, referring to physical, pathological and social aspects. Types of disabilityPhysical disability – most of these affect mobility, often due to conditions affecting the arms, legs, or ner

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What is rosacea?Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes a facial rash, which may include red blotches, telangiectasia (spider veins), pimples or spots, and possibly a burning sensation on the skin of the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. It is a long-term pathology that appears more frequently in middle-aged people and can vary in intensity. What are the symptoms of rosacea?Rosacea can

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What are scleral contact lenses? Scleral contact lenses are a type of contact lens with a large diameter. They are designed to fit over the white of the eye (the sclera) - not just the cornea. There is no physical contact with the cornea itself, as the lens “vaults” over the cornea while resting on the sclera. This tends to produce a more comfortable fit for patients and fewer cases of dry eyes.

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What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a condition in which the eye is slightly oval-shaped, leading to blurred vision. It is fairly common and is usually treated with glasses.   What are contact lenses for astigmatism? Many patients with astigmatism believe they cannot use contact lenses, but most, in fact, can. There are several forms of contact lens that are suitable for the majority of

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What is a tic? A tic is an involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles, which can result in a movement or a sound. Sometimes tics are classified as involuntary rather than involuntary – this is because people can suppress the action (unlike a muscular twitch), but the urge to perform the tic becomes so strong that it is irresistible. What are the different types of tic? Motor (mov

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What is the median nerve?The median nerve is one of the nerves in your arm, extending into the hand. It is the only nerve which passes through the carpal tunnel, one of the passageways that connects the hand to the forearm.The median nerve controls the function and feeling in most of the fingers in your hand as well as part of your palm. The only fingers the median does not control is the little f