Med Term

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adipose

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pertaining to fat

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androgen

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generic term for an agent, usually a hormone that stimulates activity of male sex organs

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dorsal

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back or posterior

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ductule

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a very small duct

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hypodermis

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tissue below dermis

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integument

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(skin)-a covering consisting of the epidermis and dermis

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sytemic

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pertaining to the entire body

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adip/o
lip/o
steat/o

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fat

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cutane/o
dermat/o
derm/o

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skin

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hidr/o
sudor/o

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sweat

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ichthy/o

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dry,scaly

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kerat/o

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horny tissue; hard

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melan/o

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black

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myc/o

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fungus

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onych/o
ungu/o

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nail

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pil/o
trich/o

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hair

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scler/o

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hardening; sclera(white of eye)

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seb/o

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sebum--an oil secretion of the sebaceous glands

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squam/o

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scale

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xer/o

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dry

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-cyte

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cell

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-derma

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skin

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-logist

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specialist in the study of

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-logy

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study of

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-therapy

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treatment

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an-

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without

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dia-

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across, through

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epi-

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above, upon

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hyper-

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excessive, above normal

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sub-

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under, below

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primary lesions

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the initial reaction to pathologically altered tissue and may be flat or elevated

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secondary lesions

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the changes that take place in the primary lesion due to infection, scratching

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macule

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flat, pigmented, area of skin

ex. freckle, flat mole

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papule

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solid elevated lesion may be same color as skin

ex. wart, pimple

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nodule

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palpable, solid, deeper into dermis than papule

ex. benign or malignant tumor

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tumor

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solid, elevated lesion larger than 2cm, extends into dermis and subcutaneous layers

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wheal

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elevated, firm, round lesion with swelling; itching, lighter pigment in middle
ex. hives, insect bites

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vesicle

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elevated, fluid filled lesion
ex. poison ivy, chicken pox

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pustule

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small, raised, lesion that contains pulse
ex. acne, scabies

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bulla

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a vesicle or blister that is larger than 1 cm in diameter
ex. 2nd degree burns, severe poison oak or ivy

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exoriations

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linear scratch marksor traumatized abrasions of the epidermis
ex. scratches, abrasions, thermal burns

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fissure

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small slit or cracklike sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying

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ulcer

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an open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring
ex. pressure sore

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rule of nines

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9%-arms and head
18%-torso, back, legs

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Grade I tumor cell

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tumor cells well differentiated from cells of origin

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Grade II tumor cell

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tumor cell moderately differentiated, more variation in size and shape

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Grade III tumor cell

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tumor cells poorly differentiated

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Grade IV tumor cell

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tumor cells very poorly differentiated, worst stage, no resemblance to tissue of origin

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acne

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inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin

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abcess

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walled cavity containing pus and surrounded by inflamed or necrotic tissue

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bowen disease

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form of intraepidermal carcinoma characterized by red brown scaly or crusted lesions

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carbuncle

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deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin usually involving subcutaneoues tissues, most common on nape of neck

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cellulitis

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widespread, acute infection of the skin--heat, redness, pain, swelling

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chloasma

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pigmentary skin discoloration usually occuring in yellowish-brown patches or spots

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comedo

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typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin

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Decubitus ulcer

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skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure, usually is a person who is bedridden; AKA bedsore

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dermatomycosis

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fungal infection of the skin

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ecchymosis

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skin discoloration from blue-black, to greenish brown or yellow; AKA bruise

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eczema

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acute or chronic skin inflammation characterized by papules, vesicles, scaled, crusts, scabs, and possible itching

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erythema

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redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

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eschar

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damaged tissue following a severe burn

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furuncle

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bacterial infection of a hair follicle or sebaceous gland that produces a pus filled lesion; AKA boil

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hirsutism

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condition characterized by the excessive growth of hair or presence of hair in unusual places, especially in women

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impetigo

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inflammaroty skin disease characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

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keratosis

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thickened area of the epidermes; any hory growths on the skinex callus or wart

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lentigo

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small brown macules, especially on face and arms on sun exposed areas of the skin

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pallor

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unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

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pediculosis

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infestation with lice

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petechia

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minute, pinpoint hemmorhage under the skin

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pruritus

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intense itching

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psoriasis

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chronic skin disease surrounded by red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales

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purpura

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any of several bleeding disorders particularly beneath the skin

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scabies

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contagious skin disease transmitted by itch mite

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tinea

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any fungal skin disease whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; AKA ringworm

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urticaria

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allergic reation of the skin characterized by the erruption of pale red elevated patches called wheals(hives)

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vitiligo

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localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk white patches

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verruca

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epidermal growth caused by a virus, such as plantar warts, juvenile warts

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intradermal test

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identifies allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of allergen

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patch test

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identifies allergens by topical application on forearm

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scratch test

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identifies allergens by placing a small quantity of allergen on lightly scratched area of skin

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biopsy

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tissue sample removed from body and examined

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needle

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removal of tissue using hollow needle

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punch

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removal of skin using hollow punch

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frozen section

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frozen specimen used for testing

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debridement

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removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue, especially in a wound

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dermabrasion

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removal of acne scars, tatoos, or fine wrinkles using sandpaper or other abrasive materials

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fulguration

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tissue destruction by high frequency electric sparks

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chemical peel

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chemical removal of the outer layers of skin

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cryosurgery

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use of subfreezing temp. to remove warts of unwanted tissue

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incision and drainage

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incision in a lesion such as an abscess and drainage of its contents

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anesthetics

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block of sensation of pain

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antifungals

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altering cell wall resulting in cell death

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antihistamines

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inhibit inflammation, redness and itching

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antiseptics

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inhibit growth of bacteria in cuts and scratches
ex. hydrogen peroxide

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corticosteroid

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decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing immune system's response to tissue damage

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keratolytics

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destroy and soften the outer layer of skin so that it is sloffed off or shed, warts

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parasiticides

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kill insect parasites, mice and lice

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protectives

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cover, cool. dry, or soothe inflamed skin
ex. lotions ceams, ointments-vaseline