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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.

An area of skin covered by a raised, fluid-filled bubble.

A condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches.

A skin rash that usually begins as a large spot on the chest, belly, or back.

An injury, damage, or trauma to the body, ranging from minor to life-threatening.

Balance exercises can improve your balance and help prevent falls. See how they're done.

A disorder causing inflammation and bleeding in the small blood vessels.

A rare condition involving four heart problems present at birth.

A buildup of too much fluid in the sac around the heart.

A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound on the foot in people who have diabetes.

Any disease of the joints.

A type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells.

Crusting and white or yellow scales on a baby's scalp.

Crackling or grating sound caused by joint surfaces rubbing against each other.

Inflamed skin, usually in warm, moist areas, such as the groin or between skin folds.