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Subcutaneous tissue |
Adipose tissue directly below dermis |
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Collagen |
Connective tissue fibers in dermis |
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Cutaneous |
Pertaining to skin |
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Cuticle |
Dead skin at proximal end of nail |
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Dermatone |
Area of skin that sends sensory information to spinal cord |
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Dermis |
Layer of skin under epidermis |
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Elastin |
Yellow protein fibers in dermis |
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Epidermis |
Outermost layer of skin |
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Epithelium |
Includes epidermis and all of its structures |
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Exfoliation |
Normal process of shedding dead skin cells |
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Exocrine gland |
Gland that secretes substances through a duct |
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Follicle |
Site where hair is formed |
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Hair |
Grows as a shaft from a follicle |
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Integument |
Skin, hair and nails |
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Keratin |
Hard protein found in hair and nails |
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Lipocyte |
Cell in subcutaneous tissue |
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Lunula |
Whitish half moon under nail plate |
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Melanocyte |
Pigment containing cell |
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Nail bed |
Layer of living tissue under nail plate |
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Nail plate |
Hard protective covering |
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Nail root |
Produces cells to form lunula and nail plate |
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Perspiration |
Process of sweating |
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Piloerection |
Erector muscle contracts to form goosebump |
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Sebaceous gland |
Exocrine gland in dermis |
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Skin |
Tissue covering body |
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Sudoriferous gland |
Sweat gland in dermis |
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Allergen |
Things that cause an allergic reaction |
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Allergic reaction |
Response to allergen. Releases histamine |
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Anaphylaxis |
Serve allergic reaction |
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Hypersensitivity |
Unique response to allergen |
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Local reaction |
Allergic reaction that takes place on area of skin that was exposed |
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Mast cells |
Cells that release histamine during allergic reactions |
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Systemic reaction |
Allergic reaction that takes place throughout the body |
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Dermatitis |
Inflammation of the skin |
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Edema |
Fluid in dermis that causes swelling |
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Hemorrhage |
Trauma releasing blood |
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Lesion |
Visual damage to normal skin |
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Neoplasm |
New growth that occurs on skin |
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Pruritus |
Itching |
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Rash |
Skin lesion that is pink or red |
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Wound |
Visual damage caused by physical mean |
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Xeroderma |
Excessive dryness of skin |
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Albinism |
Lack of pigment |
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Cyanosis |
Bluish discoloration of skin and nails |
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Erythema |
Reddish discoloration of skin |
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Jaundice |
Yellowish discoloration of skin |
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Neveosis |
Gray to black discoloration where skin has died |
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Pallor |
Paleness due to lack of blood |
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Vitiligo |
Autoimmune disorder where melanocytes are slowly destroyed |
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Abrasion |
Sliding or scraping that removes epidermis |
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Blister |
Rubbing that separates epidermis from dermis |
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First degree burn |
Involves only epidermis |
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Second degree burn |
Involves epidermis and upper part of dermis |
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Third degree burn |
Involves epidermis, dermis and sometimes subcutaneous tissue and muscle |
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Callis |
Rubbing that cause epidermis to thicken |
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Cicatrix |
A scar |
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Keloid |
Very firm and large scar |
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Decubitus ulcer |
Restricted blood flow that breaks down dermis and epidermis |
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Excoriation |
A scratch |
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Laceration |
Deep wound |
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Abscess |
Pus containing pocket under skin |
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Cellulitis |
Inflammation and infection of skin and muscle |
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Herpes |
Skin infection by herpes virus |
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Tinea |
Skin infection by fungus |
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Verruca |
Rough skin lesions |
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Pediculosis |
Infestation of lice |
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Scabies |
Infestation of mites |
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Contact dermatitis |
Local reaction to contact with allergen |
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Urticaria |
Raised area of redness and edema that appears suddenly and disappears rapidly |
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Actinic keratoses |
Raised, irregular rough areas of skin |
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Freckle |
Flat benign after sun exposure |
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Hemangioma |
Growth of dilated blood vessels |
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Lipoma |
Benign growth of adipose tissue |
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Nevus |
Mole |
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Papilloma |
Skin tag |
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Premalignant skin lesions |
Abnormal skin lesions that are not cancerous yet |
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Senile lentigo |
Light freckles on hands and face |
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Syndactyly |
Skin and tissues are joined between fingers or toes |
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Xanthoma |
Benign growth that is yellow on hands, elbows, knees or feet |
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Skin cancer |
Cancer in areas exposed to sun |
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Basal cell carcinoma |
Skin cancer that begins in epidermis |
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Malignant melanoma |
Skin cancer that begins in melanocytes |
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Squamous cell carcinoma |
Skin cancer that begins in squamous cells of epidermis |
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Kaposi's sarcoma |
Skin cancer that begins in connective tissue or lymph nodes |
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Paoriais |
Excessive number of epidermal cells. Itchy, red scales |
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Scleroderma |
Autoimmune disorder that causes skin and internal organs to harden |
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Systemic lupus erythematosus |
Deterioration of collagen in skin and connective tissues |
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Acne vulgaris |
Serve acne |
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Acne rosacea |
Blotchy redness of the face |
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Seborrhea |
Over production of sebum |
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Anhidrosis |
Absence of sweat glands |
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Diaphoresis |
Profuse sweating |
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Alopecia |
Loss of scalp hair |
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Folliculitis |
Inflammation or infection of hair follicle |
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Hirsutism |
Excessive dark hair on forearms or upper lip of women |
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Pilonidal sinus |
Infected hair follicle on back |
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Clubbing and cyanosis |
Abnormal downward curved and bluish fingernails |
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Onychomycosis |
Fungal infection of fingernails or toenails |
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Paronychia |
Bacterial infection of skin next to cuticle |
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Culture and sensitivity |
Test where specimen is cultured in petri dish |
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RAST |
Blood test that measures IgE |
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RAST |
Blood test that measures IgE |
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Skin scrapping |
Test where skin is scraped and examined under microscope |
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RAST |
Blood test that measures IgE |
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Skin scrapping |
Test where skin is scraped and examined under microscope |
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Tzanck test |
Skin scraping that is smeared on a slide and stained |
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RAST |
Blood test that measures IgE |
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Skin scrapping |
Test where skin is scraped and examined under microscope |
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Tzanck test |
Skin scraping that is smeared on a slide and stained |
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Wood's lamp |
Test that uses light to highlight areas of skin abnormalities |
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Botox injections |
Injected into muscle to release wrinkles |
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Botox injections |
Injected into muscle to release wrinkles |
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Collagen injections |
Injected into wrinkles or scars to decrease depth |
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Botox injections |
Injected into muscle to release wrinkles |
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Collagen injections |
Injected into wrinkles or scars to decrease depth |
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Cryosurgery |
Liquid nitrogen is sprayed onto lesion |
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Botox injections |
Injected into muscle to release wrinkles |
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Collagen injections |
Injected into wrinkles or scars to decrease depth |
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Cryosurgery |
Liquid nitrogen is sprayed onto lesion |
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Curettage |
Procedure to scrape off skin lesion |
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Botox injections |
Injected into muscle to release wrinkles |
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Collagen injections |
Injected into wrinkles or scars to decrease depth |
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Cryosurgery |
Liquid nitrogen is sprayed onto lesion |
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Curettage |
Procedure to scrape off skin lesion |
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Debridement |
Procedure where necrotic tissue is removed |
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Botox injections |
Injected into muscle to release wrinkles |
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Collagen injections |
Injected into wrinkles or scars to decrease depth |
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Cryosurgery |
Liquid nitrogen is sprayed onto lesion |
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Curettage |
Procedure to scrape off skin lesion |
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Debridement |
Procedure where necrotic tissue is removed |
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Electrosurgery |
Procedure using electrical current to remove a lesion |
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Botox injections |
Injected into muscle to release wrinkles |
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Collagen injections |
Injected into wrinkles or scars to decrease depth |
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Cryosurgery |
Liquid nitrogen is sprayed onto lesion |
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Curettage |
Procedure to scrape off skin lesion |
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Debridement |
Procedure where necrotic tissue is removed |
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Electrosurgery |
Procedure using electrical current to remove a lesion |
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Botox injections |
Injected into muscle to release wrinkles |
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Collagen injections |
Injected into wrinkles or scars to decrease depth |
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Cryosurgery |
Liquid nitrogen is sprayed onto lesion |
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Curettage |
Procedure to scrape off skin lesion |
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Debridement |
Procedure where necrotic tissue is removed |
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Electrosurgery |
Procedure using electrical current to remove a lesion |
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Laser surgery |
Procedure using pulses of laser light to remove birth marks, tattoos, enlarged blood vessels or unwanted hair |
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Botox injections |
Injected into muscle to release wrinkles |
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Collagen injections |
Injected into wrinkles or scars to decrease depth |
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Cryosurgery |
Liquid nitrogen is sprayed onto lesion |
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Curettage |
Procedure to scrape off skin lesion |
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Debridement |
Procedure where necrotic tissue is removed |
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Electrosurgery |
Procedure using electrical current to remove a lesion |
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Laser surgery |
Procedure using pulses of laser light to remove birth marks, tattoos, enlarged blood vessels or unwanted hair |
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Skin wxamination |
Procedure using a magnifying lens to examine skin |
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Skin resurfacing |
Procedure to remove skin |
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Skin resurfacing |
Procedure to remove skin |
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Chemical peel |
Skin resurfacing using chemical to remove epidermis |
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Skin resurfacing |
Procedure to remove skin |
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Chemical peel |
Skin resurfacing using chemical to remove epidermis |
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Dermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using a wire brush |
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Skin resurfacing |
Procedure to remove skin |
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Chemical peel |
Skin resurfacing using chemical to remove epidermis |
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Dermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using a wire brush |
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Laser skin resurfacing |
Using a laser to vaporize epidermis |
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Skin resurfacing |
Procedure to remove skin |
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Chemical peel |
Skin resurfacing using chemical to remove epidermis |
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Dermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using a wire brush |
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Laser skin resurfacing |
Using a laser to vaporize epidermis |
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Microdermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using crystals |
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Skin resurfacing |
Procedure to remove skin |
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Chemical peel |
Skin resurfacing using chemical to remove epidermis |
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Dermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using a wire brush |
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Laser skin resurfacing |
Using a laser to vaporize epidermis |
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Microdermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using crystals |
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Suturing |
Procedure to bring edges of skin together |
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Skin resurfacing |
Procedure to remove skin |
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Chemical peel |
Skin resurfacing using chemical to remove epidermis |
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Dermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using a wire brush |
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Laser skin resurfacing |
Using a laser to vaporize epidermis |
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Microdermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using crystals |
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Suturing |
Procedure to bring edges of skin together |
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Biopsy |
Procedure done to remove all or part of a skin lesion or tumor |
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Skin resurfacing |
Procedure to remove skin |
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Chemical peel |
Skin resurfacing using chemical to remove epidermis |
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Dermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using a wire brush |
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Laser skin resurfacing |
Using a laser to vaporize epidermis |
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Microdermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using crystals |
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Suturing |
Procedure to bring edges of skin together |
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Biopsy |
Procedure done to remove all or part of a skin lesion or tumor |
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Excisional biopsy |
Uses a scalpel to remove entire skin lesion or tumor |
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Skin resurfacing |
Procedure to remove skin |
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Chemical peel |
Skin resurfacing using chemical to remove epidermis |
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Dermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using a wire brush |
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Laser skin resurfacing |
Using a laser to vaporize epidermis |
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Microdermabrasion |
Skin resurfacing using crystals |
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Suturing |
Procedure to bring edges of skin together |
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Biopsy |
Procedure done to remove all or part of a skin lesion or tumor |
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Excisional biopsy |
Uses a scalpel to remove entire skin lesion or tumor |
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Incisional biopsy |
Uses a scalpel to open up and remove part of a skin lesion or tumor |
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Needle aspiration |
Uses a needle to suck up fluids and cells from a cyst |
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Needle aspiration |
Uses a needle to suck up fluids and cells from a cyst |
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Punch biopsy |
Uses a metal cutter to remove a core |
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Needle aspiration |
Uses a needle to suck up fluids and cells from a cyst |
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Punch biopsy |
Uses a metal cutter to remove a core |
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Shave biopsy |
Uses a scalpel or razor to shave off a lesion |
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Dermatoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the skin |
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Dermatoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the skin |
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Liposuctikn |
Remove excess adipose tissue |
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Dermatoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the skin |
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Liposuctikn |
Remove excess adipose tissue |
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Moh's surgery |
Procedure to remove skin cancer |
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Dermatoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the skin |
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Liposuctikn |
Remove excess adipose tissue |
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Moh's surgery |
Procedure to remove skin cancer |
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Rhytidectomy |
Procedure to remove wrinkles and tighten skin |
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Dermatoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the skin |
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Liposuctikn |
Remove excess adipose tissue |
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Moh's surgery |
Procedure to remove skin cancer |
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Rhytidectomy |
Procedure to remove wrinkles and tighten skin |
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Skin graphing |
Using skin to provide a temporary cover or permanent layer of skin |
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Dermatoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the skin |
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Liposuctikn |
Remove excess adipose tissue |
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Moh's surgery |
Procedure to remove skin cancer |
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Rhytidectomy |
Procedure to remove wrinkles and tighten skin |
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Skin graphing |
Using skin to provide a temporary cover or permanent layer of skin |
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Allograft |
Skin graft taken from cadaver |
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Dermatoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the skin |
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Liposuctikn |
Remove excess adipose tissue |
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Moh's surgery |
Procedure to remove skin cancer |
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Rhytidectomy |
Procedure to remove wrinkles and tighten skin |
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Skin graphing |
Using skin to provide a temporary cover or permanent layer of skin |
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Allograft |
Skin graft taken from cadaver |
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Autograft |
Skin graft taken from another part of patients own body |
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Dermatoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the skin |
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Liposuctikn |
Remove excess adipose tissue |
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Moh's surgery |
Procedure to remove skin cancer |
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Rhytidectomy |
Procedure to remove wrinkles and tighten skin |
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Skin graphing |
Using skin to provide a temporary cover or permanent layer of skin |
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Allograft |
Skin graft taken from cadaver |
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Autograft |
Skin graft taken from another part of patients own body |
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Xenograft |
Skin graft taken from animal |
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Dermatoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the skin |
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Liposuctikn |
Remove excess adipose tissue |
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Moh's surgery |
Procedure to remove skin cancer |
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Rhytidectomy |
Procedure to remove wrinkles and tighten skin |
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Skin graphing |
Using skin to provide a temporary cover or permanent layer of skin |
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Allograft |
Skin graft taken from cadaver |
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Autograft |
Skin graft taken from another part of patients own body |
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Xenograft |
Skin graft taken from animal |
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Synthetic skin graft |
Skin graft made from collagen fibers |
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Anesthetic dugs |
Provide numbness |
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Anesthetic dugs |
Provide numbness |
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Antibiotic drugs |
Treat bacterial infections |
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Anesthetic dugs |
Provide numbness |
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Antibiotic drugs |
Treat bacterial infections |
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Antifingal drugs |
Treat fungal infections |
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Anesthetic dugs |
Provide numbness |
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Antibiotic drugs |
Treat bacterial infections |
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Antifingal drugs |
Treat fungal infections |
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Antiprurtic drugs |
Decrease itching |
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Anesthetic dugs |
Provide numbness |
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Antibiotic drugs |
Treat bacterial infections |
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Antifingal drugs |
Treat fungal infections |
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Antiprurtic drugs |
Decrease itching |
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Antiviral drugs |
Treat herpes |
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Anesthetic dugs |
Provide numbness |
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Antibiotic drugs |
Treat bacterial infections |
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Antifingal drugs |
Treat fungal infections |
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Antiprurtic drugs |
Decrease itching |
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Antiviral drugs |
Treat herpes |
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Coal tar drugs |
Treat psoriasis |
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Anesthetic dugs |
Provide numbness |
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Antibiotic drugs |
Treat bacterial infections |
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Antifingal drugs |
Treat fungal infections |
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Antiprurtic drugs |
Decrease itching |
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Antiviral drugs |
Treat herpes |
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Coal tar drugs |
Treat psoriasis |
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Corticosteroid deugs |
Treat skin inflammation |
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Anesthetic dugs |
Provide numbness |
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Antibiotic drugs |
Treat bacterial infections |
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Antifingal drugs |
Treat fungal infections |
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Antiprurtic drugs |
Decrease itching |
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Antiviral drugs |
Treat herpes |
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Coal tar drugs |
Treat psoriasis |
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Corticosteroid deugs |
Treat skin inflammation |
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Photodynamic therapy |
Treats cancer with laser light |
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Anesthetic dugs |
Provide numbness |
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Antibiotic drugs |
Treat bacterial infections |
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Antifingal drugs |
Treat fungal infections |
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Antiprurtic drugs |
Decrease itching |
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Antiviral drugs |
Treat herpes |
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Coal tar drugs |
Treat psoriasis |
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Corticosteroid deugs |
Treat skin inflammation |
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Photodynamic therapy |
Treats cancer with laser light |
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Psoralen drugs |
Treats psoriasis |
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Vitamin A type drugs |
Treat acne vulgaris |
