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Epistaxis
Epistaxis, also known as a nosebleed, is a very common clinical symptom that most people experience at least once in their lifetime. Although nosebleeds can appear frightening, they are usually not serious. The most common causes of nosebleeds are irritation from dry, cold air and nose picking. Some cases are caused by nasal diseases, and a very small number are due to serious systemic diseases.
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View detailsPediatric sinusitis
Paranasal sinuses are a group of air-filled spaces within the skull surrounding the nasal cavity, including the maxillary, ethmoid, sphenoid, and frontal sinuses. Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the paranasal sinuses caused by various factors. Due to the unique anatomical structure of children's nasal cavities, pediatric sinusitis specifically refers to sinusitis occurring in children. This condition can be divided into acute and chronic types. The main symptoms of acute pediatric sinusitis include headache, nasal congestion, purulent discharge, fever, cough, sore throat, and decreased sense of smell. The main symptoms of chronic pediatric sinusitis include runny nose, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, headache, and decreased intelligence or memory.
Otitis media in children
Otitis media in children is an inflammatory disease affecting all or part of the middle ear structures, common in infants and older children, with symptoms such as ear pain, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
View detailsPediatric adenoid hypertrophy
Adenoids, also known as pharyngeal tonsils, are located at the junction of the superior and posterior walls of the nasopharynx, between the two pharyngeal recesses. Adenoid hypertrophy in children refers to the pathological enlargement of adenoid lymphoid tissue due to repeated stimulation, leading to various clinical symptoms such as nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, snoring, and mouth breathing.
View detailsPalmoplantar keratoderma
Palmoplantar keratoderma is a group of chronic skin diseases characterized by thickening and hyperkeratosis of the skin on the palms and soles, also known as palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. This condition includes both hereditary and acquired types, with hereditary diseases accounting for the majority. It primarily manifests as symptoms related to palmoplantar skin keratinization.
View detailsIntertrigo
Intertrigo, also known as intertriginous dermatitis, refers to an inflammatory skin condition that occurs in skin folds due to moisture, warmth, friction, and secondary microbial infections. This condition affects areas with skin folds, such as the groin, armpits, under the breasts, and between the fingers. It is common in obese infants and women, and often occurs during hot and humid summer months.
View detailsMilium
Milia, also known as "white acne" or "milia white lichen," commonly referred to as "fat granules," are cysts located in the dermis. The skin lesions are yellowish-white, firm, small papules, often seen on the face, especially around the eyes. Patients generally have no subjective symptoms.
View detailsStaphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), formerly known as exfoliative dermatitis of the newborn, staphylococcal toxic epidermal necrolysis, bacterial toxic epidermal necrolysis, and Ritter's disease. This disease is a severe, acute, generalized exfoliative impetigo that occurs in newborns, characterized by widespread erythema, followed by flaccid, scald-like bullae and extensive epidermal exfoliation.
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