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acne
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inflammation of sebaceous glands & hair follicles of skin evidenced by comedones, pustules, or nodules on the skin (acne=point)
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albinism
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partial or total lack of melanin pigment;
hereditary condition (particularly in the eyes, skin & hair) |
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burn
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injury to body tissue caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation or gases
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burn types
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(a)- first-degree burn
(b)- second-degree burn (c)- third degree burn |
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burn:
first-degree burn |
burn involving only the epidermis;
characterized by erythema (redness) & hyperesthesia (excessive sensation) |
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burn:
second-degree burn |
burn involving epidermis & dermis;
characterized by erythema, hyperesthesia, & vescications (blisters) |
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burn:
third-degree burn |
burn involving all layers of skin;
characterized by destruction of epidermis & dermis with damaged destruction of sub-q tissue |
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cellulitis
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acute inflammation of SUB-Q tissue resulting from bacterial invasion through a break in skin
(cellula=small storeroom) |
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dermatitis (eczema)
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inflammation of skin characterized by redness, pruritus (itching), & various lesions
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dermatitis (eczema) common types
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1- atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema)
2- contact dermatitis 3- seborrheic dermatitis |
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dermatitis (eczema) common types:
1- atopic dermatitis |
chronic skin inflammation characterized by appearance of inflamed, swollen papules & vesicles that crust & scale, with severe itching & burning
[most outbreaks begin in infancy & are marked by exacerbations & remission that usually clear up before adulthood; occurs in persons with atopy (a genetic hypersensitivity to environmental irritants or allergens)] |
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dermatitis (eczema) common types:
1- contact dermatitis |
inflammation of skin resulting from contact with substance to which one is allergic
[(eg: chemicals in dyes, preservatives, fragrances, rubber; allergic dermatitis); or one that is a known skin irritant (eg: acid, solvent; irritant dermatitis)] |
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dermatitis (eczema) common types:
1- seborrheic dermatitis |
redness of skin covered by a yellow, oily, itchy scale most commonly at hairline, forehead, & around nose, ears, or eyelashes [(developing at any age)
& "cradle cap" in infants] |
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dermatosis
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any disorder of skin
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exanthematous (viral disease)
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eruption of skin cause by a viral disease
(exanthema=eruption) |
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exanthematous (viral disease):
1- rubella |
reddish; German measles
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exanthematous (viral disease):
1- rubeola |
reddish; 14-day measles
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exanthematous (viral disease):
1- varicella |
tiny spot; chickenpox
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exzema
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to boil out; dermatitis
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furuncle
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a boil;
painful nodule formed in skin by inflammation originating in a hair follcule--caused by staphlococcosis |
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furuncle:
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1- carbuncle
2- abscess |
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furuncle:
1- carbuncle |
skin infection consisting of clusters of furuncles
(carbo=small, glowing embers) |
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furuncle:
2- abscess |
localized collection of pus in cavity formed by inflammation of surrounding tissue that heals when drained or excised
(abscessus=a going away) |
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gangrene
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an eating sore; death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply resulting from trauma or inflammatory or infectious process
[such as seen in complications of frostbite, severe burns & conditions that affect circulation (eg: diabetes)] |
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herpes simplex virus type 1
(HSV-1) |
transient viral vesicles (e.g. cold sores, fever blisters) that infect the facial area [especially mouth & nose]
(herpes=creeping skin disease) |
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herpes simplex virus type 2
(HSV-2) |
sexually transmitted ulcer-like lesions of genital & anorectal skin & mucosa
[after initial infection, virus lies dormant in nerve cell root & may recur at times of stress] |
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herpes zoster
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viral disease affecting the peripheral nerves
[characterized by painful blisters that spread over the skin following the affected nerves; usually unilateral--also known as shingles] (zoster=gridle) |
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ichthyosis
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skin condition caused by a gene defect that results in dry, thick, scaly skin
[icthyosis vulgaris is most common of many types] (vulgaris= Greek word meaning-> 'common') |
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impetigo
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highly contagious, bacterial skin inflammation marked by pustules that rupture & become crusted[--most often occurs around mouth & nostrils]
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keratoses
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thickened areas of epidermis
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keratoses,
1- actinic keratoses (solar keratoses) |
localized thickening of skin caused by excessive exposure to sunlight; precursor to cancer
(actinic=ray) (solar=sun) |
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keratoses,
2- seborrheic keratoses |
benign wart-like lesions
(seen especially on elderly skin) |
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lupus
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chronic autoimmune disease
[characterized by inflammation of various parts of body] (lupus=wolf) |
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lupus,
1- cutaneous lupus |
limited to skin
[evidenced by a characteristic rash esp. on face, neck & scalp] |
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lupus,
2- systemic lupus erythematosus |
more severe form of lupus involving skin, joints, & often vital organs
(eg: lungs, kidneys) |
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malignant cutaneous neoplasm
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skin cancer
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malignant cutaneous neoplasm:
1- squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) |
malignant tumor of squamous epithelium
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malignant cutaneous neoplasm:
2- basal cell carcinoma (BCC) |
malignant tumor of basal layer of epidermis; most common type of skin cancer
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malignant cutaneous neoplasm:
3- malignant melanoma |
malignant tumor composed of melanocytes
[--most develop from pigmented nevus over time] |
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malignant cutaneous neoplasm:
4- Kaposi sarcoma |
malignant tumor of walls of blood vessels
[appearing as painless, dark bluish-purple plaques on skin; often spreads to lymph nodes & internal organs |
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onychia
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inflammation of fingernail or toenail
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paronychia
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inflammation of nail fold
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pediculosis
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infestation with lice that causes itching & dermatitis (pediculo-louse)
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pediculosis,
1- pediculosis capitis |
head lice
(capitis=head) |
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pediculosis,
2- pediculosis pubis |
lice that generally infect the pubic region
[but hair of axilla, eyebrows, lashes, beard or other hairy body surfaces may also be involved] --also called crabs (pubis=groin) |
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psoriasis
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itching, chronic, recurrent skin disease marked by silver-gray scales covering red patches on skin that results from overproduction & thickening of skin cells
[--elbows, knees, genitals, arms legs, scalp & nails are common sites of involvement |
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scabies
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contagious disease caused by a parasite (mite) that invades the skin
[causing an intense itch--most often found at articulations between fingers or toes, elbows etc (scabo=to scratch)] |
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seborrhea
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[skin condition marked by] hypersecretion of sebum from sebaceous glands
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tinea
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ringworm; athlete's foot;
fungal skin disease |
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vitiligo
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condition caused by the destruction of melanin that results in the appearance of white patches on skin
[commonly face, hands, legs & genital areas] |