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Myositis
Inflammation of muscle tissue. There are many causes of myositis, including injury, medications, and diseases
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- Sebum An oily secretion of the sebaceous gland which helps to preserve the flexibility of the hair
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- Cancer, melanoma A skin cancer that begins in cells called melanocytes that can grow together to form benign (not cancerous)…
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