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Crust (secondary)

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Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while it’s healing

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Excoriation (secondary)

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Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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Fissure (secondary)

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Crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis

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Keloid (secondary)

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Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

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Scale (secondary)

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Excessive shedding of dead skin cells

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Scar (secondary)

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Discolored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury

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Ulcer (secondary)

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Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by loss of skin depth

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Contact dermatitis

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Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical

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Tinea Versicolor

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A fungal condition that inhibits melanin production
Characterized by white, brown, or salmon colored flaky patches

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Vitiligo

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Pigmentation disease characterized by white patches of the skin that are totally lacking pigment

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Albinism

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Rare genetic condition characterized by the lack of melanin pigment in the body including the skin, hair, and eyes

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Leukoderma

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Loss of pigmentation leading to light, abnormal patches of skin
Albinism and Vitiligo are both types of Leukoderma

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Tan

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A change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation that damaged the skin

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Nevus

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Malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation of dilated capillaries
Also known as a birthmark

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Ephelids

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Also known as freckles
Tiny or round pigmented areas exposed to the sun
Determined by genetics, but affected by sun exposure

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Lentigo

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A flat, pigmented area similar to a freckle
Associated with aging skin, induced by sun exposure and photo damage

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Melasma

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Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often during pregnancy or with birth control

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Varicose Veins

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Vascular lesions that are abnormally dilated and twisted veins

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Telangiectasia

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Capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger, or distended blood vessels

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Rosacea

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Inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in severe cases, the formation of papules and pastules

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Postinflammorty Hyperpigmentation (PIH)

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Darkened pigmentation due to an injury to the skin

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Poikiloderma of Civatte

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Actinic bronzing (chronic sun exposure) to the sides of the face and neck. The skin turns reddish-brown with a distract white patch under the chin
Not cancerous

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Port Wine Stain

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Vascular Nevus
Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape

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Status dermatitis

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Chronic inflammatory state in the legs due to poor circulation

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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin condition characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting and/or itchiness
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Perioral Dermatitis
Acne-like condition around the mouth,consisting mainly of small clusters of papules
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Eczema
An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin
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Atopic Dermatitis
Chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Causes by exposure to direct skin contact with an allergen Skin can become sensitized to an allergen over time
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Grade 4 acne
Cystic acne Cysts with comedowns, papules, pustules, and inflammation Scar formation from tissue damage is common
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Grade 3 Acne
Red and inflamed Many comedowns, papules, and pustules
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Grade 2 Acne
Many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules
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Grade 1 Acne
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed and a few papules
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Asteatosis
Tried scaly skin from sebum deficiency, can be due to aging, internal disorders, harsh soaps, or prolonged cold exposure
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Seborrhea
Severe oiliness of the skin An abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands When it is in the scalp it’s called dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis
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Sebaceous Hyperplasia
White, yellow, or flesh colored benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face
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Retention Hyperkeratosis
Hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up because they don’t shed from the follicles as they do normal skin
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Milia
Epidermal cysts that are small, firm, white papules
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Sebaceous Filaments
Similar to open comedones, small solidified impactions of oil without cell matter
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Comedo
Non-inflamed build up of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles
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Acne
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands Characterized by comedones and blemishes
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Normal mole
Small brownish spot on the skin
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Moderately serious form of skin cancer characterized by red or pink scaly papules
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer which often appears as light, pearly nodules
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Malignant Melanoma
Most serious form of skin cancer. It can quickly spread. black or dark patches on the skin are uneven in texture, jagged, or raises.
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Actin Keratosis
Pink of flesh colored precancerous lesions that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage
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Wheal (primary)
Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or stings
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Vesicle (primary)
A small blister or sac containing clear fluid
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Pustule (primary)
Inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus
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Papule
A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a pustule
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Nodule
Bump smaller than a tumor, cause by scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections
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Macule
A flat spot or discoloration on the skin
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Cyst
Closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin
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Bulla
A large list containing watery fluid
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Tumor
Abnormal cell mass, resulting from excessive cell multiplication. Varying in size, shape, and color
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Tubercle
Abnormal, rounded solid lump larger than a papule
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Hyperkeratosis
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes
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Keratoma
Acquired, thickened patch of epidermis
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Keratosis
An abnormally thick buildup of skin cells
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Keratosis Pilaris
Redness and bumpiness in the cheek or upper arms
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Psoriasis
Itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales
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Skin Tag
Small outgrowths or extensions of the skin that look like flaps
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Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the mucous membranes around the eye due to chemical, bacterial, or viral causes
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Herpes Simplex Virus 1
Recurring viral infection such as fever, blisters, or cold sores
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Herpes Simplex Virus 2
Genital herpes; a vesicle or group of vesicles on a red, swollen base
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Herpes Zoster
Painful skin condition from the reactivation of the chickenpox virus
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Impetigo
A bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children
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Onychomycosis
Fungal infection that produces thick, brittle, discolored nails
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Tinea
Fungal infections
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Tinea corporis
Also known as ringworm
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Verruca/wart
Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus
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Dermatillomania
Obsessive compulsive disorder where a client picks at their skin to the point of injury
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Psychological disorder where a client has an obsession with their appearance. This is often accompanied by an unrealistic picture of what they look like
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Anhidrosis
Deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands Often results from a fever or skin disease Requires medical treatment
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Bromhidrosis
Foul-smelling perspiration
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Hyperhidrosis
Chronic expressive perspiration caused by heat, stress, or medications Diaphoresis - menopause or other medical conditions
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Miliaria rubra
Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat gland Results in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure
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Diapho
Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells or from a response to injury, infection, or medication
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Erythema
Redness caused by inflammation
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Folliculitis
Hair grows under the surface instead of growing up and out of the follicle, causing an infection
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Pruitis
Medical term for itching
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Urticaria
Also known as hives, an allergic reaction by the body’s histamine production
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Hyperpigmentation
Overproduction of pigment
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Hypertrophy
An abnormal growth

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