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Blue tint to skin(Oxygen Deficiency)

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Cyanosis

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Yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of eyes(Bile Accumulation)

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Jaundice

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Redness of skin(Increased blood flow)

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Erythema

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Pale Skin(Decreased blood flow)

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Pallor

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Bruising, bluish, black-yellow mark on skin

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Hematoma

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Round shaped knife rotated through the epidermis or dermis into subcutaneous tissue

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Punch

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A scalpel is used to cut through the epidermis and dermis into subcutaneous tissue

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Incisional

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Discoloured spot of skin

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Macule/Freckle

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Localized elevation of skin, causes itching

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Hives/Wheal

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Solid, elevated area on skin(Nodules are large papules)

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Papule/Pimple

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Small fluid sac

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Vesicle/Blister

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Small, elevated lesion filled with pus

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Pustule

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Area of skin where the surface has eroded

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Ulcer

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Inflammation of sebaceous/oil glands

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Acute inflammation of skin triggered by an exogenous chemical, substance or allergen

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Contact Dermatitis

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Chronic inflammation of skin, occurs in families with a history of allergic conditions

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Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema

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Another name for hives: severe itching, redness and localized swelling

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Urticaria

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Inflammatory chronic recurrent skin condition: flaky red patches of various sizes, covered with white-silvery scales

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Psoriasis

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Chronic inflammatory condition of facial skin: redness in blushing areas

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Rosacea

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Inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles

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Acne Vulgaris

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Acute inflammatory dermatomal eruption of extremely painful vesicles

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Herpes Zoster/Shingles

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Common, contagious, superficial skin infection: vesicular/pustular lesions that rupture and form thick yellow crusts

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Impetigo

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Pus containing abscess that involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue

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Furuncles

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Abnormally large furuncles/multiple furuncles connected by canals

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Carbuncles

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Acute, diffuse, bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Cellulitis
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Chronic superficial fungal infection of skin
Dermatophytosis/Tinea
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Localized area of dead skin that can affect the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers
Decubitus Ulcers(Pressure Ulcers/Bed Sores)
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Conditions caused by parasites mites and lice
Scabies & Pediculosis
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Benign growths originating in the epidermis: tan-brown, greasy papules or plaques
Seborrheic Keratosis
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Benign and asymptomatic tumours found on any part of the body
Dermatofibroma
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Benign epithelial growth possibly caused by viruses
Keratoacanthoma
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Tumours and scars occurring after trauma or surgery
Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
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Sebaceous gland slowly fills with thick liquid
Epidermal(Sebaceous) Cysts
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Common benign growths/tags caused by friction
Acrochordon/Skin Tag
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Premalignant lesions on sun exposed parts of the body
Actinic Keratosis
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Skin cancer arising from the basal(deepest) layer of the epidermis
Basal Cell Carcinoma(BCC)
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Skin cancer arising from the epithelial(outer) layer of the epidermis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma(SCC)
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Skin cancer arising from epidermal melanocytes(cells that produce melanin)
Malignant Melanoma
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Inherited condition where melanocytes are unable to produce melanin
Albinism
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Possibly autoimmune, produces pale irregular patches of skin
Vitiligo
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Patches of darker skin develop across the face, especially the cheeks(occurs in woman during hormonal changes)
Melasma/Chloasma
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Benign lesions of proliferating blood vessels in the dermis that produce a red, blue, or purple colour
Hemangiomas
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Small, dark areas of skin composed of dense collections of melanocytes
Nevi/Moles
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Fungal Infection: Flaky, light or dark skin to develop around the trunk of the body
Pityriasis
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Loss or absence of hair, especially on the scalp
Alopecia(Baldness)
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Inflammatory reaction of the hair follicles that produces erythemic, pustular lesions
Folliculitis
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Localized hyperplastic areas of the stratum cornum layer of the epidermis
Corns and Calluses
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Elevated growths of the epidermis that result from hyperplasia
Verrucae(Warts)
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Infection of skin around the nails
Paronychia
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Inflammation of skin, in many forms
Dermatitis
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BCC and SCC are types of this skin cancer
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
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Skin cancers are called this
Skin Carcinomas
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The outer layer of the skin
Epidermis
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Fibrous protein that helps with durability and prevents water loss
Keratin
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Pigment produced by melanocytes in response to UV Radiation
Melanin
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Middle layer of the skin
Dermis
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Oil glands that secrete sebum into hair follicles onto surface of the skin
Sebaceous Glands
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Gives skin its strength
Collagen
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Gives skin its elasticity and flexibility
Elastin
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Inner layer of the skin
Subcutaneous Layer
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Thick, fat containing section of skin that insulates the body from heat loss
Adipose Tissue
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Contact dermatitis where it develops if its either chemical or mechanical such as latex gloves or wood fibers
Irritation
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Contact dermatitis when first contact doesn't do anything but the skin becomes sensitized to future reactions
Sensitization
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Contact dermatitis where some chemicals found in soaps, perfumes, and suntan lotion can make the skin sensitive to sunlight
Photoallergy
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When urticaria involves the deeper tissues
Angioedema
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Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the scalp
Tinea capitis
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Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the body
Tinea corporis/Ringworm
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Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the nails
Tinea unguium
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Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the feet
Tinea pedis/Athlete's foot
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Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the groin region
Tinea cruris/Jock itch
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What are the three most common types of warts?
Common warts, plantar warts, flat warts

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