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| Skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions. |
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| Congenital leukoderma or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair and eyes. |
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| Deficiency in perspiration, often result of fever or certain skin diseases. |
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| Condition of dry, scaly skin due to deficiency or absence of sebum; caused by old age and by exposure to cold. |
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| Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules. |
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| Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet. |
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| Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger. |
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| Condition Characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated. |
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| Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength. |
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| Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while its healing; an accumulation of secum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material. |
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| Abnormal sac containing fluid above and below the skin. |
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| Derma, Corium, Cutis, True Skin |
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| Inflammatory condition of the skin. |
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| An eruptive skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemical or tints. |
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| A medical skin specialist |
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| The study of skin, its nature, structure, functions, diseases and treatment. |
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| Underlying, or inner layer of the skin. |
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| Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions |
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| Protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue. |
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| The outermost layer of the skin |
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| Specialist in cleansing, preservation of health, and beautification of the skin and body. |
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| Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping. |
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| Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis, such as chapped hands or lips |
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| Coiled base of sudoriferous (sweat) glands |
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| The six functions of the skin |
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| Heat regulation, secretion, absorption, protection, sensation and excretion. |
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| Fever blister or cold sore. |
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| Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness |
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| Abnormal growth of the skin |
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| Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue |
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| Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis commonly known as callus, caused by pressure or friction on hands and feet. |
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| Skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches; caused by burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells |
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| Small, discolored patch; freckle. |
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| Most serious form of skin cancer; often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged or raised. |
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| Tiny grains of pigment deposited in the stratum germinativum of the epidermis and the papillary layers of the dermis. |
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| Prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands. |
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| Small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin. |
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| Small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal prigmentation or dilated capillaries. |
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| lies directly beneath epidermis and contains small cone-shaped projections of elastic tissue pointing upward |
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| Skin disease characterized by red patches; covered with white-silver scales usually found on scalp, elbows, knees, chest and lower back. |
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| An inflamed pimple containing pus. |
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| This layer supplies skin with oxygen and nutrients |
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| Chronic congestion appearing primarily on the cheeks and nose, characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papules and pustules. |
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| Any thin plate of epidermial flakes, dry or oily, such as abnormal or excessive dandruff. |
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| Light-colored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion. |
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| Skin condition caused by an abnormal increase of secretion from the sebaceous glands |
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| Cutaneous outgrowth of the skin. |
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| Type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules. |
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| Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape. |
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| Sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor. |
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| Clear layer of epidermis consisting of transparent cells. |
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| Horny, outer layer of the epidermis |
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| Deepest layer of epidermis responsible for growth |
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| Granular layer of the epidermis |
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| Fatty layer supplies skin with oxygen and nutrients |
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| Change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet rays |
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| The largest organ of the body. |
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| Abnormal rounded, solid lump above, within or under the skin. |
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| Abnormal cell mass, varying in size, shape and color. |
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| Open lesions on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. |
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| Small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just under the skin. |
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| Milky-white spots (leukoderma) of the skin; acquired condition. |
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| Itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours; caused by a blow, the bite of an insect, urticaria, or the sting of a nettle. |
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