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Sacral Dimple – Normal

A dimple is a small pit or depression in the skin. Location: in the midline (center) of the lowest part of the back. It is near the tip of the tailbone. You can feel the tailbone under it. Hidden within the gluteal cleft (“butt crack”). Must separate the buttocks to see it. The dimple opening is very

STI Prevention

STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease. It’s an older term and means the same thing. Some STIs cause serious complications. Do everything you can to prevent them.

Ringworm of the Scalp

A fungus infection of the scalp. The medical name is Tinea capitis

Roseola

Roseola is widespread fine pink rash that’s caused by a specific virus. Classic feature is that the rash is preceded by 3 to 5 days of high fever.

Ringworm of the Body

Skin infection with 1 or more ring-shaped spots. Has a rough edge and clearing of the center

Rash Widespread – Cause Unknown

A pink rash that is all over the body (widespread). Small or large pink spots

Rash Localized – Cause Unknown

Rash or redness on one small part of the body (localized). Red or pink rash. Small spots or solid redness.

Puncture Wound

The skin is punctured by a pointed narrow object (such as a needle). Puncture wounds that contain splinters or slivers are covered elsewhere.

Poison Ivy – Oak – Sumac

A very itchy rash with blisters. Caused by contact with the poison ivy plant

Pneumonia – Viral

A viral infection of the lungs.

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