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an injured or diseased spot or area on or in the body
skin lesions a brain lesion
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People with open skin lesions, inflamed acne or skin, raised scars, skin cancer, and rosacea should avoid dermaplanning.
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Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
The parallels between the bog environment and TB lung lesions strengthen the potential of this approach.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
But people with Crohn’s disease may be more likely to notice oral lesions before any other symptoms appear.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
Dermatology Dermatology involves assessment of rashes and skin lesions, commonly as referrals from generalist physicians and in patients seeking care directly.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
The parallels between the bog environment and TB lung lesions strengthen the potential of this approach.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
But people with Crohn’s disease may be more likely to notice oral lesions before any other symptoms appear.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
Dermatology Dermatology involves assessment of rashes and skin lesions, commonly as referrals from generalist physicians and in patients seeking care directly.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Lesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesion. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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