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abrasion
a scraping or rubbing away of the skin due to friction
abscess
bedsore (decubitus ulcer)
an ulcer in the skin over a bony part of the body resulting from a loss of blood supply and oxygen to the area due to pressure on that part of the body.
boil
inflammation of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands, usually by Staphylococcus and streptococcus.
callus
a common, usually painless thickening of the epidermis at sites of external pressure or friction.
carbuncle
inflammation of the skin and deeper tissue containing pus and discharges to the surface.
cellulitis
a diffuse acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue having localized heat, deep redness, pain, and swelling.
chicken pox
tiny pustules by herpes varicella, currently preventable by vaccination.
contact dermatitis
itching, redness, and swelling,progressing to blister formation due to contact with chemicals, or poison ivy. Includes diaper rash.
contussion
an injury to a part of the body without a break in the skin
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