diseases.json

{
  "Eczema": {
    "type": "Inflammatory / Allergic",
    "nature": "Chronic",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition causing itching, redness, and dry patches. It often flares due to allergies, stress, or environmental triggers.",
    "symptoms": ["Dry skin", "Severe itching", "Red or inflamed patches"],
    "causes": ["Genetic factors", "Weak immune response", "Allergies", "Stress"],
    "treatment": ["Moisturizing creams", "Steroid ointments", "Antihistamines"],
    "precautions": ["Avoid harsh soaps", "Moisturize daily", "Reduce stress"]
  },

  "Melanoma": {
    "type": "Cancerous",
    "nature": "Progressive",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Melanoma is a serious skin cancer that develops from pigment cells. Early detection greatly improves treatment outcomes.",
    "symptoms": ["New dark spot", "Change in mole size or color", "Irregular borders"],
    "causes": ["Excessive UV exposure", "Genetic risk"],
    "treatment": ["Surgical removal", "Radiation therapy", "Oncology care"],
    "precautions": ["Avoid sunburn", "Use sunscreen", "Regular skin checks"]
  },

  "Atopic Dermatitis": {
    "type": "Inflammatory / Allergic",
    "nature": "Chronic",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition commonly seen in children. It causes itching and dry, irritated skin.",
    "symptoms": ["Itchy skin", "Red rashes", "Dry cracked skin"],
    "causes": ["Genetics", "Immune dysfunction", "Allergens"],
    "treatment": ["Topical steroids", "Antihistamines", "Moisturizers"],
    "precautions": ["Avoid irritants", "Use gentle soaps"]
  },

  "Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)": {
    "type": "Cancerous",
    "nature": "Slow-growing",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Basal cell carcinoma is a common slow-growing skin cancer. It usually appears on sun-exposed areas of the skin.",
    "symptoms": ["Pearly bumps", "Non-healing sores"],
    "causes": ["Long-term sun exposure"],
    "treatment": ["Surgical removal", "Cryotherapy"],
    "precautions": ["Sun protection", "Regular checkups"]
  },

  "Melanocytic Nevi (NV)": {
    "type": "Benign",
    "nature": "Stable",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Melanocytic nevi are commonly known as moles and are usually harmless. Most remain unchanged throughout life.",
    "symptoms": ["Small dark spots", "Uniform color"],
    "causes": ["Genetic factors", "Sun exposure"],
    "treatment": ["Observation", "Removal if necessary"],
    "precautions": ["Monitor for changes"]
  },

  "Benign Keratosis-like Lesions (BKL)": {
    "type": "Benign",
    "nature": "Non-cancerous",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Benign keratosis-like lesions are non-cancerous skin growths. They often appear as rough or pigmented patches.",
    "symptoms": ["Rough patches", "Brown or black spots"],
    "causes": ["Aging", "Sun exposure"],
    "treatment": ["Cryotherapy", "Laser treatment"],
    "precautions": ["Protect skin from sun"]
  },

  "Psoriasis": {
    "type": "Autoimmune",
    "nature": "Chronic",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease causing rapid skin cell buildup. It leads to red, scaly patches on the skin.",
    "symptoms": ["Red scaly patches", "Itching", "Dry cracked skin"],
    "causes": ["Immune disorder", "Genetics", "Stress"],
    "treatment": ["Topical creams", "Phototherapy"],
    "precautions": ["Manage stress", "Avoid smoking"]
  },

  "Seborrheic Keratoses": {
    "type": "Benign",
    "nature": "Non-cancerous",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Seborrheic keratoses are common non-cancerous skin growths. They often appear as waxy or scaly lesions.",
    "symptoms": ["Waxy growths", "Brown or black lesions"],
    "causes": ["Aging", "Genetic factors"],
    "treatment": ["Cryotherapy", "Laser removal"],
    "precautions": ["Regular skin monitoring"]
  },

  "Tinea Ringworm Candidiasis": {
    "type": "Fungal infection",
    "nature": "Infectious",
    "contagious": "Yes",
    "description": "Tinea and candidiasis are fungal skin infections causing itchy, red, ring-shaped rashes. They spread through contact.",
    "symptoms": ["Circular rashes", "Itching", "Flaky skin"],
    "causes": ["Fungal infection", "Poor hygiene"],
    "treatment": ["Antifungal creams", "Oral antifungals"],
    "precautions": ["Keep skin dry", "Avoid sharing towels"]
  },

  "Warts Molluscum Viral Infections": {
    "type": "Viral infection",
    "nature": "Infectious",
    "contagious": "Yes",
    "description": "Warts and molluscum are viral skin infections causing raised bumps. They spread through direct skin contact.",
    "symptoms": ["Small raised bumps", "Rough skin"],
    "causes": ["Viral infection"],
    "treatment": ["Cryotherapy", "Topical medication"],
    "precautions": ["Avoid touching lesions"]
  },

  "actinic keratosis": {
    "type": "Pre-cancerous",
    "nature": "Progressive",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin condition caused by sun damage. It appears as rough, scaly patches.",
    "symptoms": ["Scaly patches", "Red or brown lesions"],
    "causes": ["Chronic sun exposure"],
    "treatment": ["Cryotherapy", "Topical medication"],
    "precautions": ["Use sunscreen", "Avoid sun exposure"]
  },

  "dermatofibroma": {
    "type": "Benign",
    "nature": "Stable",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Dermatofibroma is a harmless skin growth often caused by minor injury. It appears as a firm, small bump.",
    "symptoms": ["Firm small bumps", "Brown or red color"],
    "causes": ["Skin injury", "Insect bites"],
    "treatment": ["Observation", "Surgical removal"],
    "precautions": ["Avoid skin trauma"]
  },

  "nevus": {
    "type": "Benign",
    "nature": "Stable",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Nevus refers to a mole on the skin and is usually harmless. Most nevi do not require treatment.",
    "symptoms": ["Pigmented spots", "Uniform shape"],
    "causes": ["Genetics", "Sun exposure"],
    "treatment": ["Observation"],
    "precautions": ["Monitor changes"]
  },

  "pigmented benign keratosis": {
    "type": "Benign",
    "nature": "Non-cancerous",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Pigmented benign keratosis is a non-cancerous pigmented skin lesion. It usually appears in older adults.",
    "symptoms": ["Dark pigmented patches"],
    "causes": ["Aging", "Sun exposure"],
    "treatment": ["Laser treatment"],
    "precautions": ["Sun protection"]
  },

  "squamous cell carcinoma": {
    "type": "Cancerous",
    "nature": "Progressive",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Squamous cell carcinoma is a skin cancer that develops in the outer skin layers. It may spread if untreated.",
    "symptoms": ["Scaly red patches", "Open sores"],
    "causes": ["UV radiation", "Chronic skin injury"],
    "treatment": ["Surgical removal", "Radiation therapy"],
    "precautions": ["Avoid sun exposure"]
  },

  "vascular lesion": {
    "type": "Vascular abnormality",
    "nature": "Benign / Variable",
    "contagious": "No",
    "description": "Vascular lesions are abnormalities of blood vessels in the skin. They appear as red or purple marks.",
    "symptoms": ["Red or purple marks", "Swelling"],
    "causes": ["Blood vessel abnormalities"],
    "treatment": ["Laser therapy", "Medical monitoring"],
    "precautions": ["Avoid skin injury"]
  }
}