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actinic keratosis
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consists of hyperkeratotic papules and plaques occurring on sun-exposed areas
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basal cell carcinoma
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a locally invasive malignancy arising from epidermal basal cells
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cryosurgery
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the use of subfreezing temperatures to perform surgery
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curettage
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removal of tissue using an instrument with a circular cutting edge attached to a handle
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dermabrasion
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the removal of the epidermis and a portion of the superficial layer of the dermis with preservation of sufficient epidermal adnexa to allow for spontaneous reepithelialization of the abraded surface
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dysplastic nevus syndrome
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an abnormal mole pattern that places a person at increased risk of melanoma
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lichenification
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the thickening of the skin as a result of proliferation of keratinocytes with accentuation of the normal markings of the skin
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malignant melanoma
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a tumor arising in cells producing melanin, usually the melanocytes of the skin
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pruritus
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itching
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squamous cell carcinoma
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a malignant neoplasm of keratinizing epidermal cells that frequently occurs on sun-exposed skin
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sun protection factor (SPF)
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method of measuring the effectiveness of a sunscreen in filtering and absorbing ultraviolet radiation
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