An overgrowth of the horny layer of the epidermis

(high-per-kair-ah-TOH-sis)

Occurs when new cells move to the stratum corenum in 7 instead of 14 days

Contagious superficial skin infeciton characterized by serous vesicles and pustules filled with millions of staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria, usually forming on the face. 

(im-peh-TYE-goh)

Vascular malignant lesions that begin as soft purple-brown nodules or plaques on the face and oral cavity but can occur anywhere on the body and gradually spread throughout the skin. 

(CAP-oh-seez sar-KOH-ma)

An enlarged, irregular shaped, and elevated scar that forms due to the presence of large amoutns of collagen during the formation of the scar. 

(KEE-loyd)

Skin condition in which there is a thickening and overgrowth of the cornified epithelim

(kair-ah-TOH-sis)

Appears as brown or waxy yellow wartlike lesion(s), 5 to 20 mm in diameter, loosely attached to the skin surface 

(seb-oh-REE-ik kair-ah- TOH-sis)

Actinic Keratosis

A premalignant, gray or red-to-brown, hardened lesion caused by excessive exposure to sunlight. Also called solar keratosis. 

(ak-TIN-ic kair-ah-TOH-sis)

White, hard, theckened patches firmly attached to the mucous membrane in areas such as the mouth, vulva, or penis. 

(loo-koh-PLAY-kee-ah)

Malignant skin tumor originating from melanocytes in preexisting nevi, freckles, or skin with pigment; darkly pirmented cancerous tumor. 

(mah-LIG-nant mel-ah-NOH-mah)

A visual accumulation of melanocytes, creating a flat or raised rounded macule or papule with definite borders. 

(NEV-us)

Ingrown nail. The nail pierces the lateral fold of skin and grows intot he dermis, causing swelling and pain. 

(on-ih-koh-krip-TOH-sis)

A fungal infection of the nails. 

(on-ih-koh-my-KOH-sis)

A highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by blood-sucking lice. 

pee-dik-you-LOH-sis

a rare incurable disorder manifested by blisters in the mouth and on the skin which spread to invovled large areas of hte body, including the chest, face, umbilicus, back and grown. 

(PEM-fih-gus)

A closed sac located in teh sacrococcygeal area of the back, sometimes noted at birth as a dimple 

(pye-loh-NYE-dal)

A common, noninfectious, chronic disorder of the skin manifested by silvery-white scales covering round, raised, reddened plaques producing ithing (pruritus)

(soh-RYE-ah-sis)

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that mainly affects the skin of the middle third of the face. The individual has persistent redness over the areas of the face, nose, and cheeks. 

(roh-ZAY-she-ah)

A highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the "human itch mite," resulting in a rash, pruritus, and slightly raised thread-like skin lines. 

(SKAY-beez) 

A gradual thickening of the dermis and sweeling of the hands and feet to a state in which the skin is anchored to the underlying tissue. 

(sklair-ah-DER-mah)

A chronic, multisystem, inflammatory disease characterized by lesions of the nervous system and skin, renal problems, and vasculitis. A red rash known as the "butterfly rash" is often seeon the nose and face

(sis-TEM-ic LOO-puss air-ih-them-ah-TOH-sus)

More commonly known as ringworm, a chronic fungal infection of the skin that is characterized by scaling, itching, and sometimes painful lesions. The lesions are named according to the body part affected. 

(TIN-ee-ah)

"capitis=scalp 

"corporis=body

"cruris=groin

"Pedis=foot

Heat or caustic substances that burn and scar the skin (coagulation of tissue)

(KAW-ter-ee)

Cryosurgery

A noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destory the tissue. 

(cry-oh-SER-jer-ee)

Curettage

and

Electrodesiccation

A combination procedue of curettage that invovles scraping away abnormal tissue and electrodesiccation, which invovles destroying the tumor base with a low-voltage electrode

(koo-reh-TAHZ and ee-lek-troh-des-in-KAY-shun)

Removal of debris, foreign objects, and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing. 

(day-breed-MON)

Removal of the epidermis and a portion of the dermis with sandpaper or brushes to eliminate superficial scars or unwanted tatoos

(DERM-ah-bray-shun)

Skin transplantation to a body surface damged by injury or disease. 

(DER-mah-toh-plas-tee)

A technique using an electrical spark to burn and destory tissue; used primarily for the removal of surface lesions. 

(ee-lek-troh-des-ih-KAY-shun)

The removal or destruction of tissue with an electrical current

(ee-lek-troh-SER-jer-ee)

same as electrodesiccation: A technique using an electrical spark to burn and destory tissue; used primarily for the removal of surface lesions 

(ful-goo-RAY-shun)

An ultraviolet light used to examine the scalp and skin for the purpose of observing fungal spores.