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31 Cards in this Set
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Abrasion |
Scraping away of skin by mechanical process or injury |
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Abscess |
Localized collection of pus |
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Acne |
Inflammatory disease of the skin involving sebaceous glands and hair follicles |
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Actinic keratosis |
Precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive Sun exposure |
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Albinisn |
Congenital hereditary condition characterized by partial or total lack of pigment in skin, hair, and eyes |
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Basal cell carcinoma |
Epithelial tumor arising from epidermis. Seldom metastasizes. |
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Candidiasis |
Fungus find in mucus membranes (skin, mouth, vagina) caused by yeast type fungus. Yeast infection or thrush. |
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Carbuncle |
Skin infection that has a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal bacteria |
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Contusion |
Bruise |
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Cellulitis |
Inflammation of skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection. Redness, swelling, fever. |
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Eczema |
Noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease that has redness, blisters, scabs, and itching. |
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Fissure |
Slit or crack type sore in the skin |
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Herpes |
Virus that causes small blisters in clusters. Herpes zoster- shingles. Herpes simplex- cold sores, fever blisters |
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Pediculosis |
Lice |
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Psoriasis |
Red lesions and silver scales |
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Scleroderma |
Chronic hardening of connective tissue of skin and organs |
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Squamous cell carcinoma (SqCCA) |
Malignant growth from scale like epithelial tissue. Significant possibility for metastasis. |
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Tinea |
Ringworm, athlete's foot. Fungal infection of the skin. |
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Urticaria |
Hives |
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Cicatrix |
Scar |
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Induration |
Abnormal hard spots |
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Keloid |
Overgrowth of scar tissue |
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Leukoplalia |
Condition characterized by white spots on mucus membranes |
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Macule |
Freckle |
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Nevus |
Mole |
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Papule |
Small, solid skin elevation |
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Petachia |
Pinpoint skin hemorrhage |
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Pruritus |
Itching |
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Pustule |
Elevation of skin containing pus |
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Verruca |
Wart |
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Vesicle |
Blister |
