Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV can lead to the formation of pigmented and dark rashes throughout the body. Such abnormal rashes are referred to as HIV rash. These rashes usually make an appearance 2 to 3 weeks after the initial infection. The primary cause of HIV rash is infection with the HIV… Continue reading HIV Rash
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Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a condition, which causes growth of tiny clumps of cells known as granulomas in areas of the body like the lungs and skin. The growth of these tiny clumps of inflammatory cells occurs mainly in organs like skin, and lungs but the condition can affect other areas such as the eyes and lymph nodes.… Continue reading Sarcoidosis
Alagille Syndrome
Alagille syndrome occurs when there are a reduced number of bile ducts in liver. When bile is synthesized in the liver it is stored in the gall bladder. The bile ducts act as the tubes in which the bile moves from the liver to the gallbladder. Bile ducts are also known as hepatic ducts. The… Continue reading Alagille Syndrome