Absence of, without, not

Alopecia Totalis

rare autoimmune condition characterized by the complete loos of hair on the scalp

Basal Cell Carcinoma

the most common type of skin cancer that arises from basal cells in the epidermis

Contact Dermatitis

inflammatory skin condition caused by direct contact with an irritant or allergen

Incision & Drainage; Irrigation & Debridement

a minor surgical procedure used to treat abscesses or infected cysts

Malignant Melanoma

serious type of skin cancer

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

drug-resistant bacterial infection

Necrotizing Fasciitis

rare but severe bacterial infection

Photodynamic Therapy

treatment that uses light-sensitive medication and a specific type of light to destroy abnormal or cancerous cells

Psoriasis

chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes rapid buildup of skin cells

Scleroderma

chronic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A common type of skin cancer that originates in the squamous cells of the epidermis

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

A life-threatening skin condition involving widespread peeling and epidermal detachment, often triggered by severe drug reactions. 

Named After: Karl Langer, an Austrian anatomist.

Natural tension lines in the skin that indicate the direction of underlying collagen fibers. These lines are crucial for surgeons to minimize scarring and optimize healing when making incisions.