Gland Disorders

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acne

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is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, comedones and blemishes, also known as acne simplex or acne vulgaris.

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Asteatosis

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Dry scaly skin from sebum deficiency; can be due to aging, body disorders, alkalies or harsh soaps or cold exposure

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comedone

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non-inflamed buildup of cells, sebum and other debris

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furuncle

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A subcutaneous abscess filled with pus, also called boils

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Carbuncles

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groups of boils

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milia

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whitish pearl like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin, with no visible opening, more common on dry skin types

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Sebaceous hyperplasia

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benign lesions frequently seen in oiler areas of the face, Resemble open comedones, and doughnut shaped

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Seborrhea

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severe oiliness of the skin

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands, often characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting and or itchiness

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steamtoma

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a sebaceous cyst, or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum and ranging in size

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anhidrosis

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a deficiency in perspiration due to failure of sweat glands

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bromhidrosis

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foul smelling perspiration, caused by bacteria and yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin

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hyperhydrosis

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excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics or body weakness

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Miliaria rubra

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prickly heat, acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, results in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure