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med term chap 5 skin Flashcards

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Adip/o

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fat

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lip/o

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fat

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steat/o

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fat

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cutane/o

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skin

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dermat/o

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skin

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derm/o

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skin

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hidr/o

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sweat

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sudor/o

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sweat

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ichthy/o

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dry, scaly

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kerat/o

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horny tissue; hard; cornea of eye

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onych/o

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nail

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myc/o

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fungus

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ungu/o

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nail

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melano

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black

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pil/o

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hair

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trich/o

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hair

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scler/o

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hardening; sclera (white of the eye)

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seb/o

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sebum, sebaceous

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squam/o

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scale

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xen/o

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foreign, strange

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xer/o

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dry

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-cyte

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cell

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-derma

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skin

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-logist

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specialist in the study of

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-logy

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study of

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-therapy

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treatment

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an-

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without, not

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epi-

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above, upon

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homo-

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same

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dermatologist

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physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disease

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lesions

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areas of pathologically altered tissues caused by disease, injury, or a wound due external factors of internal disease

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lesions are described by their

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appearance, color, location, and size on centimeters

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primary skin lesions

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initial reaction to pathologically altered tissues- may be flat or elevated

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secondary skin lesions

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changes that take place in the primary lesion due to infection, scratching, trauma, or various stages of disease

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macule

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flat, pigmented, circumscribe area
primary lesions

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papule

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small, may be same color as the skin or pigmented- nevus, wart, pimple, ringworm, psoriasis, eczema

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nodule

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larger and deeper than a papule
bening or malignt tumors

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tumor

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larger and deeper than the nodule,
lipoma
steatoma
dermatofibroma

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wheal

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rounded lesion with localized skin edema that varies in size, shape, and color
paler in the center/ surrounding edges
itching
-hives, insect bites

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elevated- fluid- filled lesions vesicle

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smallest, elevated circumscribed, fluid filled lesion
-poison ivy
-shingles
-chicken pox

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pustule

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large than vesicle and contains pus
-acne
-furuncle
-pustular psoriasis
-scabies

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bulla

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a vesicle or blister than the pustules
-second degree burns
-servere poison oak/ivy

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ulcer

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an open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis- usually heals with scarring
-pressure sore
-basal cell and carcinoma

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excoriations

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linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis,
-scratches
-abrasions
-chemical or thermal burn

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fissure

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deeper; small slit or crack- like sore that extends into the dermal layer, could be cause by continuous inflammation and drying

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burns

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injures that are caused by contact with thermal, chemical, electrical or radioactive agents

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systemic effects of burns

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life threatening and may included dehydration, shock, and infection

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burns are usually classified as…

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first, second, or third-degree

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first degree burns (superficial burn)

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-epidermis is damaged
symptoms restricted to local effects (skin redness, acute sensitivity to sensory stimuli (touch, heat or cold)
does not blister
heals with scarring
sunburn or hot water

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erythma

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skin redness

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second degree burn (partial thickness burn)

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deep burn the damages both the epidermis and part of the dermis

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hyperesthesia

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acute sensitivity to sensory stimuli
- touch, heat, cold

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what is second degree burns characterized by

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fluid- filled blisters (vesicle or bullae) created by the deeper penetration of heat

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recovery from second degree burns

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is more painful and recovery is usually slow but complete with scare formation
- seriousness depends on how much of the dermis has been injured

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third degree burns
-full thickness burn

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both the epidermis and dermis are destroyed and some of the underlying connective tissue is damaged, leaving the skin waxy and charred with insensitivity to touch

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what develops after a third degree burn

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ulcerating wounds develop and the body attempts to heal itself by forming scar tissue `

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dermatoplasty

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skin grafts that are frequently used to assist recovery in third degree burns

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rule of nine

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emergency ,method for estimating the extent of burn damages

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the rule of nine calculates

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body surface involved in burns by assigning values of 9% or 18% of surface areas to specific regions

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why is the rule of nine important

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accurate estimation of damaged surface area to know treatment with I.V fluid

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antiacne agents

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reduce acne through multiple mechanisms

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antifungals

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use to threat fungal infection. Alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity resulting in cell death

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antihistamines

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inhibit inflammation, redness, and itching caused by allergic skin reaction and the release of histamine

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antiparasitics

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kill insect parasites such as mites and lice

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antiseptics

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topically applied agents that limit growth of bacteria, thus preventing infection in cuts, scratches, and surgical incisions

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corticosteroid

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decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune systems response to tissue damage

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keratolytics

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destroy and soften the outer layer of skin so that it is sloughed off or shed

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protectives

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cover, cool, dry or sooth inflamed skin

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topical anesthetics

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block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes

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oncology

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branch of medicine dealing with tumors`

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neoplasms

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abnormal growth of new tissues that can be benign or malignant

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benign neoplasms

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noncanercous growths composed of the same type of cells as the tissues in which they are growing
-place pressure on surrounding structure

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malignant neoplasm

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composed of cancerous cells that do not necessarily resemble the tissue in which they are growing
- cells show altered function, appearance
-uncontrolled growth
-invade the surrounding tissue

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malignant neoplasms can break

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loose from the primary tumor, enter blood and lymph vessels, and travel to remote regions of the body to FORM SECONDARY TUMOR SITES

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metastasis

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the ability to invade surrounding tissue and spread to remote regions of the body

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four grades of severity

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grading system used to evaluate the appearance and maturity of cancer cells in tumors based on the microscopic appearance of cancer cells

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grade 1 tumor has the ______ prognosis; grade 4 has the ______ prognosis

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best, weak

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TNMI

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systems of staging to determine how much cancer has spread within the body

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TNMI stands for

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T- refers to the size and extent of the primary tumor
N- indicates number of area lamp nodes involved
M- refers to any metastases of the primary tumor
A- subscript number is used to indicate the size or spread of the tumor

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Basal cell carcinoma

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most common type of skin cancer
-malignancy of the hair follicle (commonly caused by overexposure to sunlight )

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basal cell carcinoma is more prevalent in

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blond, fair skinned men and it is the most common malignant tumor affecting caucasians

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basal cell carcinoma ulcerate

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as they increase in size and develop crusting that is firm to the touch

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basal cell carcinoma metastases are

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uncommon; the invade the tissues sufficient to destroy an ear, nose, or eyelid

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squamous cell carcinoma arises from

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keratinizing epidermal cells

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squamous cell carcinoma is most common in

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fair skinned white men over 60

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what greatly increases the risk of squamous cell carcinoma?

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repeated overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays

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what factors are associated with squamous cell carcinoma

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radiation therapy, chronic skin irritation and inflammation, exposure to local carcinogens, hereditary diseases such as Xeroderma, pigmentosum and albinism

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malignant melanoma

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a neoplasm composed of abnormal melanocytes that commonly begin in a darkly pigmented mole

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what is the most lethal of the skin cancers that can metastasize extensively to the liver, lungs, or brain

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malignant melanoma

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who is at the greatest of malignant melanoma

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fair complexion, blue eyes, red/blonde hair, and freckles

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what caused malignant melanoma

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excessive exposure to sunlight and severe sunburn during childhood are believe to increase the risk of melanoma

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abscess

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localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

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acne

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inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin

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alopecia

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partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or skin disease, baldness

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Bowen disease

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very early form of skin cancer, easily unable and characterized by a red, scaly path of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma

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cellulitis

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diffuse (widespread) acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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cholosama

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pigmented skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish- brown patches or spots; also indicates underlying liver condition

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comedo

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typically small skin lesion of acne vulgarism caused by accumulation of keratin bacteria and dried sebum plugging in excretory duct of the skin; whiteheads and blackheads

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decubitus ulcer

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skin ulceration cause by prolonged pressure usually in a person who is bedridden also known as a bedsore

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ecchymosis

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Skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregular formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow; bruise

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eczema

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Acute or chronic inflammation characterized by erythma, papules, vesicles, 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

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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

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Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (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, middle aged people

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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 with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear

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petechia

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Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

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pruritus

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intense itching

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prosiasis

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Chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribe red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales that are the result of excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

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purpura

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Any of the several bleeding disorder characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae; often associated with clotting disorder

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scabies

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Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact or close physical contact

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tinea

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Any fungal skin disease whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; also called ringworm

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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

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verruca

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Epidermal growth caused by a virus, such as plantar warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts

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vitiligo

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Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

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allergy skin test

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Any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient’s reaction to it

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Intradermal Test

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Identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneous injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction

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patch test

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Identifies suspected allergens by topical
application of substances to be tested, usually on the forearm and observing for subsequent reaction

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scratch test

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Identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin

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culture and sensivity

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Laboratory test to determine the presence of pathogens in patients with suspected would infections and identify the appropriate drug therapy to which the organism responses (sensitivity)

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chemical peel

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Chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses; also used for cosmetic purposes to remove fine wrinkles on the face; chemabrasion.

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cryosurgery

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Use of subfreezing temperature to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue cells, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, cancerous, or infected tissue

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Debridement

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Removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents

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Dermabrassion

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Removal of acne scars, nevi, tattoos, or fine wrinkles on the skin through the use of sandpaper, wire brushes, or other abrasive materials on the anesthetized epidermis

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Fulguration

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Tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current

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Photodynamic therapy (PDT)

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Procedure in which cells selectively treated with agent called a photsensitizer are exposed to light to produce a reaction that destroys the cells

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skin graft

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Surgical procedure to transport healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site

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allograft

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Transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person

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autograft

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Transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual

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synthetic

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Transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern

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