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abrasion

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superficial wound to the skin caused by scraping

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abscess

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a localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity containing pus,

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acne

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numerous open comedones (blackheads) & closed comedones (whiteheads) from bacterial infection of sebaceous glands & ducts.

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actinic keratosis

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skin lesions fr overgrowths of the epidermis usually w/scaly surfaces

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albinism

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condition or disease of white, a reduction of the pigment melanin a genetic condition

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alopecia

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a loss or lack of scalp hair, baldness. Sign of infection in scalp,high fever drug reactions, emotional stress. In men often genetic

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antibiotics

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topical or oral antibiotics used to manage infections, like acne and carbuncles.

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biopsy bx, Bx

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minor surgery involving removal of tissue for evaluation

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burn

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injury to skin caused by excessive exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals or sunlight

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TBSA

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Total body surface area

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carcinoma

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cancer

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BCC

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Basal cell carcinoma tumors arising from the epidermis that usually remain localized.

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SqCCa

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Squamous cell carcinoma tumors arising from the epidermis that usually remain localized.

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carbuncle

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a skin infection composed of cluster of boils, hot pain, caused by Staphylococci bacteria

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cellulite

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a local uneven surface of the skin, a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition, thighs, butt.

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cellulitis

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inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis, caused by infection that spreads from the skin surface or hair follicles to the dermis & sometimes subcutaneous tissue usually bacterial in origin.

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cicatrix, cicatrices

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scar

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chemical peel

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chemical agent used to remove the outer epidermal layers to treat acne, wrinkles, sun-damaged skin

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comedo, comedones

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a local elevation of the skin arising from the buildup of oil from the sebaceous (oil) glands., pimple. Bacteria feed on the oil, attracting white blood cells & their products resulting in local inflammation.

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contusion

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a discoloration & swelling of the skin that is symptomatic of an injury, bruise .

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cyanosis

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blue tinge of color to an area of skin, a sign of cardiovascular or respiratory disturbance, apparent most clearly in lips and fingertips

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cyst

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closed sac or pouch on the surface of the skin filled w/liquid or semisolid material

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debridement

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excision of foreign matter and unwanted tissue

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decubitus ulcer

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an erosion or ulcer is an eating or gnawing away of tissue from lack of movement, lying supine for extended period of time.

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dermabrasion
to rub away, abrasives like sandpaper used to remove unwanted scars, other elevations or tatoos.
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DERMATITIS
generalized inflammation of the skin, involving edema. In addition to swelling, symptoms may include pruritus, urticaria,vesicles & wheals
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contact dermatitis
caused by physical contact w/ triggering substance
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seborrheic dermatitis
inherited form characterized by excessive sebum production
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actinic dermatitis
caused by sunlight exposure
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dermatoplasty
general term for a surgical procedure of the skin
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dermatoautoplasty
surgery using patient's own skin as a graft (autograft) or another person (dermatoheteroplasty or allograft)
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dermatome
cutting instrument for skin
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ecchymosis
purplish patches of purpura larger than petechiae caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis.
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eczema
superficial form of dermatitis caused by sunlight exposure may also be called atopic dermatitis.symptoms-severe,chronic pruritus & deep scaliness.
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edema
fluid accumulation, sign of injury & infection
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emollient
chemical agnet that softens or smooths the skin
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erythema
any redness of skin, sign of injury or infection
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fissure
is a crack-like sore or slit that extends thru the epidermis into the dermis; athlete's foot
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folliculitis
inflammation of little follicles
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furuncle
abscess associated w/ a hair follicle, the local swelling on the skin
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herpes
a viral skin eruption producing clusters of deep blisters
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hyperhidrosis
condition of excessive sweat,maybe caused by nervous disorder,low blood sugar or thyroid disease
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impetigo
contagious skin infection, often caused by bacteria that enter a break in the skin (animal or insect bite)
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induration
a local hard area on the skin, or elswhere in the body, sign of excessive deposit of collagen or calcium.
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jaundice
an abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes, sign of liver or gallbladder disease.
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leukoderma
white skin, as some age, their skin becomes lighter in color due to reduced activity of melanocytes
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karposi's sarcoma
brown or purple patches on the skin, appears on elderly, a form of cancer from the connective tissue of the dermis,also a common condition associated with AIDs.
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keloid
overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevated lesion, large scar
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laceration
injury caused by a tear or a cut by a sharp object w/ an irregular surface.
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macule
a discolored spot on the skin; freckle
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melanoma
"black tumor" most life-threatening skin cancer is malignant melanoma
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nevus
a pigmented spot that is commonly called a mole,sign of benign tumor
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onychocryptosis
nail becomes buried in the skin due to abnormal growth, ingrown nail
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onychomalacia
nails are abnormally soft, may be result of calcium or vit D deficiency.
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onychomycosis
fungal infection of one or more nails
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onychopathy
general disease of the nail
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pallor
an abnormally pale color of the skin, sign of internal condition causing
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papule
a solid, circumscribed, elevated area on the skin; pimple.
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paronychia
an infection around the nail
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pediculosis
parasitic body louse, occurs mostly on scalp -called head lice, may be found in public region,other parts of body,
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petechiae (pet TEE kee eye)
small red or purple dots appearing on surface of skin, abnormal rupture of blood vessels in the dermis.
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pruritus
itchy skin
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psoriasis
painful,chronic disease of the skin by presence of red lesions covered w/silvery epidermal scales, believed to be inherited inflammatory disease of the skin
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purpura
purple-red skin discoloration, usually result of hemorrhage that
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pustule
a small, elevated, circumscribed lesion of the skin that is filled w/ pus
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retinoids
used to manage certain forms of acne because they cause the upper layers of the epidermis to slough away.
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rhytidectomy (rit ih DEK toh mee)
plastic surgery -skin treatment used for skin repair following a major injury,correction of congenital defect, or cosmetic improvement.
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rhytidoplasty
surgical repair of skin wrinkles
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liposuction
removal of subcutaneous fat (fat immediately deep to the skin).
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scabies
a skin eruption caused by the female itch mite which burrows into skin to extract blood produces symptoms of dermatitis, erythema, swelling or edema & pruritus
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scleroderma
abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin caused by overproduction of collagen in the dermis
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SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
red patches on the skin of the face & joint pain, a chronic progressive disease of connective tissue in many organs including the skin.
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Tinea
fungal infection of the skin ---ringworm (ring-shaped pattern)
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tinea capitis
forms on the scalp & can lead to alopecia
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tinea pedis
forms on the feet & aka athelet's foot
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tinea corporis
may occur elsewhere on the body
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trichomycosis
fungal infection of the hair
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trichopathy
general term for a disease affecting the hair
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ulcer
an erosion thru the skin or mucous membrane,
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ultraviolet light therapy
cause upper layers of the epidermis to slough away, for treatment of acne
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urticaria (er tih KARE ree ah)
small fluid-filled skin elevations, common allergic skin reaction to medications, foods, infection or injury.
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vesicle
small fluid-filled sac; blister. A bulla is a large vesicle
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verruca
a wart, sign of infection by papilloma virus
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wheal
a localized , evanescent elevation of the skin that is often accompanied by itching; urticaria
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xeroderma
abnormally dry skin, caused by hyposecretion of the oil glands & is an inherited condition.

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