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alopecia

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baldness

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abscess

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localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (usually staph)

  • furnucle: localized abscess that originates in a hair follicle
  • carbuncle: cluster of furnucle in subcutaneous tissue
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bowen disease

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form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis; also called Bowen precancerous dermatosis

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cellulitis

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Diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Characterized by a light glossy appearance of the skin. localized heat, redness, pain, swelling, and occasionally fever, malaise, and chills.

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chloasma

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Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots.

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dermatomycosis

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Infection of the skin caused by fungi

ringworm is common type

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ecchymosis

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bruise

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eczema

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chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythma, papules, vbesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly itching.

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erythema

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redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries (such as in sunburn or blushing)

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eschar

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damaged tissue following a severe burn

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impetigo

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bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

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keratosis (kerat: horny tissue, hard, cornea)

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Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a (callus or wart)

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lentigo

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small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle aged or older person.
benign

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pallor

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unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

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pediculosis

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infestation of lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear (pedicul: lice)

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petechia

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Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

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pressure ulcer

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skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients; also known as decubitis ulcer

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pruritus

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Intense itching

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psoriasis

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Chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

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purpura

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any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae

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scabies

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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact. The axillae, genitalia, inner aspect of the thighs, and areas between the fingers are the most commonly affected

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tinea

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Fungal infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; also called ringworm. Examples are tinea barbae (beard), tinea corporis (body), tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea veriscolor (skin), tinea cruris (jock itch)

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Urticaria

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Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives.

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verruca

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Epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include plantar warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts. May be removed by cryosurgery, electrocautery, or acids.

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vitiligo

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Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

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