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alopecia
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baldness;
natural or unnatural deficiency of hair |
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comedo
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plug of sebum within the opening of hair follicule
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closed comedo
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whitehead;
below skin surface with white center |
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open comedo
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blackhead;
open to skin surface with black center caused by presence of melanin exposed to air |
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eruption
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appearance of skin lesion
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erythema
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redness of skin
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pruritus
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severe itching
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rash
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genral term for skin eruption
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skin pigmentation
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skin color due to presence of melanin
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depigmentation
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loss of melanin pigment in skin
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hypopigmentation
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areas of skin lacking color due to deficient amounts of melanin
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hyperpigmentation
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darkened areas of skin aused by excessive amounts of melanin
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suppuration
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production of purulent matter (pus)
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urticaria
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hives;
eruption of wheals on skin accompanied by itch |
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xeroderma
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dry skin
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