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Folliculitis

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Causative organisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (hot tub folliculitis). Symptoms: Red, swollen hair follicles, pus-filled bumps, itchiness. Treatment options: Topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, proper hygiene.

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Cellulitis

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Causative organisms: Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus. Symptoms: Redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth. Treatment options: Antibiotics (oral or intravenous).

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Impetigo

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Causative organisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes. Symptoms: Red sores that burst and develop honey-colored crusts, itching. Treatment options: Topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics for more severe cases.

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Psoriasis

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Causative organisms: Not caused by an organism, but an immune system disorder. Symptoms: Red patches with silvery scales, itchiness, dry skin. Treatment options: Topical corticosteroids, phototherapy, systemic medications.

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Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)

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Causative organisms: Candida species. Symptoms: Red, itchy rash, often with a curdy or white discharge. Treatment options: Topical antifungal creams, oral antifungal medication.

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Boils (Furuncles)

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Causative organisms: Staphylococcus aureus. Symptoms: Painful, pus-filled lumps under the skin, redness, and swelling. Treatment options: Incision and drainage, antibiotics.

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Scabies

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Causative organisms: Sarcoptes scabiei mite. Symptoms: Itchy rash, burrow tracks on the skin, worsening itch at night. Treatment options: Scabicidal creams or lotions, oral medication in severe cases.

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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

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Causative organisms: Not directly caused by an organism, but associated with a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Symptoms: Red, itchy skin, dry patches, weeping sores. Treatment options: Moisturizers, topical steroids, immunomodulators.

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Ringworm (Tinea corporis)

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Causative organisms: Dermatophytes. Symptoms: Itchy, ring-shaped rash with clear skin in the center. Treatment options: Antifungal creams, oral antifungal medication for severe cases.

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Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

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Causative organisms: Varicella-zoster virus. Symptoms: Painful blistering rash on one side of the body, nerve pain. Treatment options: Antiviral drugs, pain medication, corticosteroids for inflammation.

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Pityriasis Versicolor

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Causative organisms: Malassezia species. Symptoms: Patchy discoloration of the skin, mild scaling, it may be itchy or asymptomatic. Treatment options: Topical antifungals, selenium sulfide lotion, oral antifungals for extensive cases.

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Athlete's Foot (Tinea pedis)

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Causative organisms: Dermatophytes. Symptoms: Itchy, scaly rash between toes, blisters or ulcers. Treatment options: Topical antifungal medication, oral antifungal medication for persistent cases.

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Molluscum Contagiosum

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Causative organisms: Molluscum contagiosum virus. Symptoms: Painless, firm, round bumps with a dimple in the center. Treatment options: Cryotherapy, curettage, topical therapy.

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Warts

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Causative organisms: Human papillomavirus (HPV). Symptoms: Small, fleshy bumps on the skin or mucous membranes, possibly rough to the touch. Treatment options: Salicylic acid, cryotherapy, surgical removal.

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Lyme Disease

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Causative organisms: Borrelia burgdorferi. Symptoms: Erythema migrans rash, flu-like symptoms, potential joint, heart, and nervous system involvement. Treatment options: Antibiotics (doxycycline, amoxicillin, cefuroxime).

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