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Diagnosing Herpes Zoster: What Tests Are Required?

The diagnosis of herpes zoster generally does not require specific laboratory tests. A definitive diagnosis can typically be made upon observing unilateral erythematous papules and vesicles distribute...
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Sudden Onset of Herpes Zoster in the Elderly: It Can Be Itchy Instead of Painful, but Beware of Postherpetic Neuralgia

An elderly patient presented with pain in the right shoulder, back, and head. Neurology performed a cranial CT and cervical spine X-ray, both of which were unremarkable. One day ago, "bumps" were disc...
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Is the prevalence of intra-anal condyloma acuminatum high?

Yes, it is. In fact, there are quite a large number of patients with intra-anal condyloma acuminatum. However, treating intra-anal condyloma acuminatum presents certain difficulties, primarily due to ...
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Can HIV infection be ruled out with a negative test result after nine months?

If nine months have passed since a high-risk sexual encounter and a blood test for HIV antibodies is negative, HIV infection can be completely ruled out. You are currently a healthy individual; there ...
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Why are more and more people experiencing hair thinning, hair loss, and even baldness nowadays?

Indeed, the number of patients with alopecia is increasing, and more and more patients are seeking medical consultation at hospitals. This is because hair affects both a person's physical appearance a...
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Can facial acne heal on its own?

What we commonly refer to as "pimples" is acne vulgaris, a facial skin disease characteristic of young people. The primary causes involve multiple factors, including vigorous androgen metabolism, exce...
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Is dyshidrotic eczema contagious if the blisters burst?

Dyshidrotic eczema is essentially an allergic skin disease and is considered a specific type of eczema. Since it is an allergic condition, it involves no pathogens or microorganisms; therefore, it is ...
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Is Condyloma Acuminatum Contagious?

As one of the classic sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), condyloma acuminatum is certainly contagious. Most cases are caused by infection with HPV-6 or HPV-11. There is a high viral load of HPV on ...
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What is Herpes Zoster? How long does it take to cure?

In folk tradition, herpes zoster is referred to as "Snake Around the Waist," "Waist-Wrapping Snake," or "Waist-Wrapping Dragon," because its morphology and distribution resemble the appearance of a sn...
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Are female private area waterproof patches for swimming a "IQ tax" (marketing scam)?

A few days ago, a female friend forwarded me a science communication post discussing whether female private area waterproof patches are reliable. She asked if they can actually be used, as she was con...
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