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October 3, 2024 in Health and Research - Physical Health, Health and Research

Women’s Health and Down Syndrome

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LEAD AUTHOR, HANNAH GRAHAM, MD Dr. Graham is a board-certified Family Medicine physician at the Advocate Health Care Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge, IL. The Center serves…
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October 3, 2024 in Health and Research - Physical Health, Health and Research

Down Syndrome and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Down syndrome and Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) Hidradenitis suppurativa (HI-drad-en-I-tis sup-per-ah-TEE-vah or HS) is a chronic condition with recurrent painful bumps and draining sores of the skin. Sometimes it can look…
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October 2, 2024 in Health and Research - Physical Health, Health and Research

Down Syndrome and Folliculitis

Down Syndrome and Folliculitis What is Folliculitis? Folliculitis is a skin issue that happens when a hair follicle gets inflamed. Folliculitis is one of the most common skin conditions in…
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October 2, 2024 in Health and Research - Physical Health, Health and Research

Down Syndrome and Rashes Around the Mouth

Down Syndrome and Rashes Around the Mouth There are several types of rashes around the mouth that are common in children with Down syndrome. What types of rashes are seen…
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October 2, 2024 in Health and Research, Health and Research - Physical Health

Down Syndrome and Syringomas

Down Syndrome and Syringomas Syringomas (seer-in-go-mas) are small, skin-colored bumps that can happen on the face in people with Down syndrome.  What causes syringomas? Syringomas are small, benign (noncancerous) growths…
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October 2, 2024 in Health and Research - Physical Health, Health and Research

Down Syndrome and Dry Skin

Down Syndrome and Dry Skin Dry skin, or xerosis (zee-roh-sis), is one of the most common skin conditions in people with Down syndrome. Dry skin can occur from infancy through…
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