Dr. Adam William Berry M.D.

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• Chickenpox: Important Facts, Causes and Home Remedies

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• How Is Heat Rash Diagnosed?

  Heat rash is a skin condition that is also called as "miliaria". It occurs as a result of excessive sweating that leads to the blocking of sweat glands. Once your sweat glands are blocked, sweat accumulates in the skin layers causing rashes. Most the symptoms of this condition are characterized by...

• What Causes Lupus?

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• Maculopapular Rash: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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• What Causes Petechiae?

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