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| Outermost layer of the skin. |
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| Inner layer of the skin, containing fat. |
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| Individuals who are incapable of forming melanin. |
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| Structural protein found in the skin and connective tissue |
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| Hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails. |
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| Band of epidermis at the base of sides of the dail plate. |
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| Sac within which each hair grows. |
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| The half-moon-shaped, white area at the base of the nail. |
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| Oil-secreating gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles. |
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| Intense burning sensation in the skin. |
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| surgical repair of the skin |
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| Condition of redness of the skin (flushing) |
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| Abnormal condition of dry, scaly skin |
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| fungus (fungi include yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. |
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| Abnormal condition of fungal infection in the skin. |
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| Condition of inflamation and swelling (infection) of the tissues around the nail |
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| Abnormal condition of dry, rough skin |
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| Condition of pus (infection) within the skin |
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| Discolored (often reddened) flat lesion. Freckles, tattoo marks, and flat moles for example |
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| Small (less than 1 cm in diameter), solid elevation of the skin. Pimples for example |
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| Open sore on the skin or mucous membraine. |
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| (bedsores) (decubitus means "lying down") |
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| hemorrhages into the skin |
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| Death of tissue accociated with loss of blood supply. |
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| Bacterial inflammatory skin disease |
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| Hypertrophied, thickened scar that occurs after trauma or surgical incision. |
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| mole (pigmented lesion of the skin) |
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| wart (Rpidermal growth caused by a virus. |
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| Cancdrous growth composed of melanocytes. |
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| Growths shaved off and examined under a microsope. |
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