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The most common type of muscular dystrophy, which is a genetic condition that becomes worse over time.

An injury in which body tissue is ripped or torn away.

Blue-red marks on a baby's skin that can be caused by blood disorders, a tumor or an infection that spreads to the baby before birth.

A chronic infection caused by bacteria that affects the skin, bones and joints.

A condition in which the body is too low on vitamin D, a nutrient that is important for bones, nerves, muscles and the immune system.

A rare condition in which some bones and tissues in the face are not developed.

Painful swelling called inflammation that affects the area just below the knee.

An infection caused by a virus that leads to the growth of warts and also may lead to cancer, depending on the strain.

A condition of ongoing muscle pain.

Infection with the herpes simplex virus around the border of the lips.

Damage to the skin or deeper tissues caused by sun, fire, electricity, or chemicals.

An infection of the lungs or the airways that connect the windpipe to the lungs.

An illness of the stomach and the intestines.

A common childhood illness that causes painful sores in the mouth and throat.

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this autoimmune disease that attacks nerve fibers in the body.

Learn more about this general sense of not feeling well.

A temporary condition in which the tongue appears dark and furry.

Learn to identify types of dermatitis by how the skin looks. Examples include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.

General swelling throughout the body.

See pictures of this type of skin cancer to know what skin changes might cause worry.