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Results 1 - 10 of 256 for Scarring
  1. Hair loss 
    Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia. ... Hair loss usually develops gradually. It may be patchy or all over (diffuse). ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003246.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cloudy cornea 
    A cloudy cornea is a loss of transparency of the cornea. ... The cornea is the front wall of the eye. It is normally clear. It helps focus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003317.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Trachoma 
    ... developing countries. Children are often affected. However, the scarring caused by the infection may not be noticed ... or "pink eye"). Untreated, this may lead to scarring. Symptoms may include: Cloudy cornea Discharge from the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001486.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cirrhosis 
    Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver and poor liver function. It is the last stage of chronic liver disease. ... Cirrhosis is caused by scarring of the liver. In most cases, the liver cannot heal or return to normal function once the damage is severe. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000255.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Acne 
    ... or yellow pus) Redness around the skin eruptions Scarring of the skin Whiteheads Blackheads ... can lead to skin infections, slower healing, and scarring. Avoid wearing tight headbands, baseball caps, and other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000873.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Porphyria 
    ... to light that can cause rashes, blistering, and scarring of the skin (photodermatitis) Problems with the nervous ... redness and swelling. Blisters heal slowly, often with scarring or skin color changes. The scarring may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001208.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Mediastinitis 
    ... the bloodstream, blood vessels, bones, heart, or lungs Scarring Scarring can be severe, especially when it is caused by chronic mediastinitis. Scarring can interfere with heart or lung function.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000081.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Bleeding esophageal varices 
    Scarring ( cirrhosis ) of the liver is the most common cause of esophageal varices. This scarring cuts down on blood flowing through the liver. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000268.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) 
    Early treatment helps prevent tissue damage or scarring. Untreated, the disease leads to damage of the genital tissue. ... result from this disease include: Genital damage and scarring Loss of skin color in the genital area ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000636.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Infertility 
    ... polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Pelvic infection resulting in scarring or swelling of fallopian tubes (hydrosalpinx) or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Scarring from sexually transmitted infection, abdominal surgery or endometriosis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001191.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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