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  2. Livedo reticularis - Wikipedia

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    Livedo reticularis is a common skin finding consisting of a mottled reticulated vascular pattern that appears as a lace-like purplish discoloration of the skin. [1] The discoloration is caused by reduction in blood flow through the arterioles that supply the cutaneous capillaries, resulting in deoxygenated blood showing as blue discoloration ().

  3. Nevus flammeus nuchae - Wikipedia

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    They result from a dilation of capillaries in the skin, [3] and may become darker when the child cries or strains. [ 4 ] The birthmarks , which are pinkish and irregularly shaped, occur most frequently on the nape of the neck; however, they are also common on the forehead, eyelids and upper lip. [ 2 ]

  4. Port-wine stain - Wikipedia

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    The area of skin affected grows in proportion to general growth. Port-wine stains occur most often on the face but can appear anywhere on the body, particularly on the neck, upper trunk, arms and legs. [2] [4] Early stains are usually flat and pink in appearance. As the child matures, the color may deepen to a dark red or purplish color. [2]

  5. How To Get Rid Of Neck Acne (Because, Yes, It Can Occur There)

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    Neck acne can occur as a result of many factors, including hormones, sweat buildup, and leftover makeup. Here, dermatologists explain how to treat and prevent it.

  6. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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    The skin weighs an average of four kilograms, covers an area of two square metres, and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. [1] The two main types of human skin are: glabrous skin, the hairless skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin. [3]

  7. Lichen simplex chronicus - Wikipedia

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    Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is thick leathery skin with exaggerated skin markings caused by sudden itching and excessive rubbing and scratching. [1] It generally results in small bumps, patches, scratch marks and scale. [1] It typically affects the neck, scalp, upper eyelids, ears, palms, soles, ankles, wrists, genital areas and bottom. [1]

  8. Dermatographic urticaria - Wikipedia

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    Dermatographic urticaria is sometimes called "skin writing", as it is possible to mark deliberate patterns onto the skin. The condition manifests as an allergic-like reaction, causing a warm red wheal to appear on the skin. As it is often the result of scratches, involving contact with other materials, it can be confused with an allergic ...

  9. Rare genetic skin disorder causes man to look like a tree

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    For years, a man from Bangladesh lived with "tree man" syndrome.. Abul Bajandar's hands and feet grew foot-long "roots" that left him unable to feed himself, move around, work or wear normal clothing.