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Steroid-induced skin atrophy
Chemotherapy-induced hyperpigmentation
Gram-negative folliculitis
Steroid folliculitis
Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema
Autoimmune estrogen dermatitis
Diabetic dermopathy
Methotrexate-induced papular eruption