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Pimples: Pimples or pustules on the skin. See detailed information below for a list of 25 causes of Pimples, Assessment Questionnaire, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Pimples.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
See full list of 25 causes of Pimples
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Home medical tests possibly related to Pimples:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Pimples:
See full list of 7 types for Pimples
Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Pimples may include:
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Real-life user stories relating to Pimples:
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Pimples or relevant symptoms:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Pimples. Some of these are listed below :
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diagnostic tests for Pimples
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Pimples as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Pimples
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Pimples:
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Pimples. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring an up-to-date list of all of your all medical conditions, medications including dosages, and names of numbers of any specialist you see.
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The list of organs typically affected by Pimples may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Pimples mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 25 causes of Pimples
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Pimples. Of the 25 causes of Pimples that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
See the analysis of the prevalence of 25 causes of Pimples
The following list of conditions have 'Pimples' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Pimples based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Pimples, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Subtypes of Pimples:
Pustules (52 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Pimples:
Skin symptoms (5992 causes), Skin bumps (179 causes), Lump (342 causes), Skin problems (3422 causes), Body symptoms (5672 causes), Swelling symptoms (3730 causes)
Symptoms related to Pimples:
Rash (1165 causes), Acne (65 causes), Acne Vulgaris, Cercarial dermatitis, Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis, Folliculitis, Fungal infections (22 causes), Impetigo, Pemphigus and fogo selvagem, Pyoderma Gangrenosum
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