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An injury caused by the venom of a scorpion.

A condition that makes it hard to understand speech.

A fungal infection that usually begins between the toes, also called athlete's foot.

A buildup of acid in the body.

Elevated levels of certain waste products in the blood.

A skin condition that causes scaly patches and inflamed skin, mainly on the scalp.

Fluid that leaks from wounds as part of the healing process.

A rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes.

A condition in which lactic acid builds up in the blood faster than it can be removed.

An injury of the Achilles tendon, which joins the calf muscles to the heel bone.

Hard, grainy growths that appear on the heels or balls of the feet.

Fungal infection in the skin of the groin and inner thighs. Also called jock itch.

A common fungal infection that causes small, discolored patches of skin.

A common skin growth in which a short, narrow stalk sticks out of the skin.

Bites from a pet or wild dog.

Thick, hardened layers of skin caused by friction and pressure.

Blood or bleeding under the skin due to trauma of any kind; typically black and blue at first, with color changes as the bruise heals.

A condition in which small blood vessels leak blood into the skin, joints, intestines, or organs, that may be caused by certain disorders or aging.

A large, blue or purple bruise under the skin that changes color over time before fading.

The release of blood from a broken blood vessel, either inside or outside the body.