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actinic keratosis

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a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin

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albinism

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a genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes

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alopecia

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the partial or complete loss of hair, most commonly on the scalp

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blepharoplasty

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the surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle

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bulla

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a large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter

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carbuncle

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a cluster of connected furuncles (boils)

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cellulitis

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an acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues that is characterized by malaise, swelling, warmth, and red streaks

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chloasma

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a pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on the face

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cicatrix

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a normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound

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comedo

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a noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle

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debridement

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the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing

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dermatitis

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an inflammation of the skin

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ecchymosis

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a large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin; a bruise

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eczema

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a form of persistent or recurring dermatitis that is usually characterized by redness, itching, and dryness, with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding

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erythema

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redness of the skin due to capillary dilation

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erythroderma

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abnormal redness of the entire skin surface

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exfoliative dermatitis

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a condition in which there is widespread scaling of the skin, often with pruritus, erythroderma, and hair loss

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folliculitis

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an inflammation of the hair follicles

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furuncles

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large, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands; boils

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granuloma

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a general term used to describe small, knot-like swellings of granulation tissue in the epidermis

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hematoma

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a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues, usually caused by an injury

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hirutism

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the presence of excessive body and facial hair in women, usually occurring in a male pattern

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ichthyosis

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a group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin

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impetigo

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a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly occurs in children

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keloid
an abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the incision
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keratosis
any skin growth, such as a wart or a callus, in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin
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kolionychia
a malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave or scooped out like the bowl of a spoon
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lipedema
a chronic abnormal condition that is characterized by the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs
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lipoma
a benign, slow-growing fatty tumor located between the skin and the muscle layer
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macule
a discolored, flat spot that is less than 1 cm in diameter
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malignant melanoma
a type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes; this is the most serious type of skin cancer
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necrotizing fascitis
a severe infection caused by Group A strep bacteria
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onychocryptosis
the edges of a toenail, usually on the big toe, curve inward and cut into the skin; also known as an ingrown toenail
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onchomycosis
a fungal infection of the nail
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papilloma
a benign, superficial wart-like growth on the epithelial tissue or elsewhere in the body
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papule
a small, raised red lesion that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter and does not contain puss
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paronychia
an acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail
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pediculosis
an infestation with lice
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petechiae
very small, pinpoint hemorrhages that are less than 2 mm in diameter
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pruritus
also known as itching and is associated with most forms of dermatitis
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psoriasis
a common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks
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purpura
the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin
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purulent
producing or containing pus
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rhytidectomy
the surgical removal of excess skin and fat around the face to eliminate wrinkles; also known as a facelift
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rosacea
characterized by tiny red pimples and broken blood vessels
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scabies
a skin infection caused by an infestation with the itch mite
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scleroderma
an autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened, causing the skin to become hard and swollen
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seborrhea
overactivity of the sebaceous glands that results in the production of an excessive amount of sebum
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squamous cell carcinoma
originates as a malignant tumor of the scaly squamous cells of the epithelium; however, it can quickly spread to other body systems
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strawberry hemangiomaa
a soft, raised, dark-reddish-purple birthmark
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tinea
a fungal infection that can grow on the skin, hair, or nails; also known as ringworm
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urticaria
itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction
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verrucae
small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papilloma virus; warts
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vitiligo
a skin condition resulting from the destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes
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wheal
a small bump that itches; a welt
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xeroderma
excessively dry skin

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