Filariasis is caused by adult worms (filariae) that live in the lymphatic vessels. It is extremely rare in Western countries.

Filariasis also known as, Lymphatic Filariasis (Philariasis). Filariasis (Philariasis) is a parasitic and infectious tropical disease. Filariasis affects more than 90 million people worldwide and is found throughout the tropics and subtropics. One-third of the people infected with the disease live in India, one third are in Africa and most of the remainder are in South Asia, the Pacific and the Americas. Loa loa is another filarial parasite of humans, transmitted by the deer fly.

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The skin is susceptible to many diseases, discolorations, and growths. It may also be damaged by excessive exposure to the sun and the effects of aging.

In most cases, skin problems requiring dermatologic surgery can be addressed in the dermatologist’s office or in an outpatient setting, usually under local anesthesia, with minimal pain, and low risk of complications. There are different types of skin surgeries enumerated below.
Types of Skin Surgery

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