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A physician who treats skin diseases and disorders

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Dermatologist

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Branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases

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Dermatology

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A pathological condition that affects any part of the body.

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Disease

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A disturbance of the normal function of the skin

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Disorder

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If a pathological disease producing organism invades the body, then this is called what?

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Infection

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The body’s response to injury is produce what?

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Inflammation

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The recognition of a disease from its symptoms by a physician?

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Diagnosis

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The foretelling of the probable cause of disease by a physician?

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Prognosis

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The study of the CAUSE of a disease?

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Etiology

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The study of a disease is called?

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Pathology

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Causes by a harmful disease producing bacteria

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Pathogenic disease

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Structural changes in tissues caused by damage or injury. Any mark, symptom, or abnormality

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Lesion

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What are the three types of lesions?

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Primary
Secondary
Vascular/Tertiary

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Characterized by changes in color - macules, papules, or patches
They can even be an elevation formed by fluid in a cavity, such as a vesicle, blister (bullae), or pustules

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Primary lesion

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Light colored, slightly raised mark on skin formed after injury; tissue hardens to heal

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Scars

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Skin lesions that result when primary lesions undergo a natural evolution, or are manipulated by the patient. They may require treatment by a physician

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Secondary lesion

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Are usually blood related

  • port wine stains
  • spider naevi
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Vascular/tertiary lesion

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Why do estheticians need to recognize the various types of lesions?

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To be able to identify certain conditions for proper referral to a physician.

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Initially the skin appears red and is itchy. Small thin walled blisters appear, these burst and form into crusts. Commonly affected areas are the mouth and ears, but can appear on the scalp and limbs. (Contagious)

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Impetigo

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Red swollen eyes with drainage. Eye will be very itchy. (Highly contagious)

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Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

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Red inflamed pimple at base of eyelash hair follicle (not contagious but is auto infectious)

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Styes

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Bacterial infection. A subcutaneous abscess filled with pus. Red tender to the touch, can produce heat. Extremely painful and deep seated. Found anywhere on the body. (Non contagious)

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Boils/furuncles & carbuncles

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Viral infection. Red, fluid filled blisters, which will eventually crust over. ( fever blister, cold sores) located on mouth, nose, eyes, and face. Highly contagious

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Herpes simplex

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A small elevated pimple or bump does not contain any fluid or pus. Found anywhere on the body and is not contagious.

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Papules

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An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus. (White blood cells and other debris. Found anywhere on the body. It contagious but you can spread it from one area to another.

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Pustle

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Infestation. Female itch mite burrows under skin to lay eggs. Once eggs are laid she exits the host. Like warm places on the body like the webs of fingers and toes, elbows, wrist, waist, and groin. Highly contagious

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Scabies

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Congestive blushing and flushing reaction of the central areas of the face & neck. Central areas of face and neck. Not contagious

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Rosacea

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Pigment disorder. Begins with small hypo pigmented patches and then converges into larger areas. Basal cells are no longer able to manufacture melanin. Complete loss of color in the skin and hair. Not contagious.

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Vitiligo

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Complete lack of pigmentation of the skin hair and eyes. Whole body is affected. Not contagious

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Albinism

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Hyper-pigmentation. Harmless light to deep brown patches, irregular in shape & size. On the face or abdomen. Not contagious.

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Chloasma (malasma)

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Mole or birthmark. Generally pigmented areas in shades of brown. Some have hair others do not. Found anywhere on the body. Not contagious but can be cancerous.

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Nevus

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Vascular disorder. Small dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin or mucous membrane ( nose ), measuring between 0.5 and 1 millimeter in diameter. Can develop anywhere commonly seen around nose, cheeks, & chin also can develop on upper thigh, below knee joint. Not contagious.

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Telangeictasia

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Vascular disorder. Large dilated capillaries clustered together, ranging in color from pink to dark red. Commonly found on face but can be found anywhere on body. Not contagious

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Port wine stain

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Vascular disorder. Consist of a central dilated vessel with smaller capillaries radiating out from it like the legs of a spider. Commonly found on face and legs but can be found anywhere on body. Not contagious.

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Spider naevi

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Vascular disorder. Tiny clusters of capillaries at the surface of the skin that form a small round dome. Found commonly on trunk of body but can be found anywhere. Not contagious.

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Cherry angiomas.

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Vascular disorder. Enlarged, twisted, painful superficial veins resulting from poorly functioning valves. Can cause night cramping, burning and itching in the leg. Commonly found on lower lower legs. Not contagious.

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Varicose veins

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Trapped sebum or cholesterol deposit. White pearl like nodules. Sebum is trapped under the epidermis due to pore being over grown. Found on cheek and eye area on fine skin. Not contagious.

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Milia

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Small black or dark blockage in the pore. It hardens keratinized sebum that blocks the hair follicle. Found anywhere on the body. Not contagious.

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Comedones

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Skin appears oily, causing pimples, comedones, pustules & papules formation, scaring and sometimes cysts. Entire face, neck, shoulders, chest, or back or can be confined to any one area. Not contagious unless a staphylococcal infection is present.

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Acne vulgaris

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Inflamed red patches covered in white silvery scales or plaques. The cells of the epidermis continue to divide and over produce. Can cause pain and discomfort. Commonly found on the elbows, but can be found anywhere on the body. It’s not contagious but can be spread to other parts of the body.

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Psoriasis

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Is manifested by symptoms of more or less violent character and short duration.

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Acute disease

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Diseases manifested as a result of a comprised immune system

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Auto immune diseases

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When a disease spreads to other areas on the same person

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Auto infectious

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Is of long duration, mild, but recurring

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Chronic disease

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Present at birth

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Congenital disease

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Communicable by contact

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Contagious disease

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The recognition of a disease from its symptoms by a physician

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Diagnosis

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A disturbance of the normal function of the skin

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Disorder

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The medical term for swelling

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Edema

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Full of fluid

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Edematous

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Scrapes, scratches or a pin point opening of the skin

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Excoriation

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Describes lesions that are shaped like a map or land mass

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Geographic

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Due to pathogenic germs taken into the body as a result of contact with a contaminated object or lesion

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Infectious disease

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Swelling caused by the body’s response to injury.

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Inflammation

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Caused by a pathological or disease producing organism invading the body

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Infection

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Describes lesions in the shape of a line

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Linear

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Any sort of flat lesion

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Macule

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Is a solid bump that can be felt that is larger than 1 centimeter - the ones that are felt and can be moved or lifted from the skin are considered palpable - they can be caused by infections, scar tissue, fatty deposits or other conditions - very large ones are called tumors

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Nodules

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Are visible, noticeable symptoms such as edema or erythema

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Objective symptoms

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Contracted by engaging in certain types of employment.

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Occupational disease

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Disease causing

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Pathological

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Macules larger than one centimeter

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Patches

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Lesions that have flat surfaces, yet are raised above the skin

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Plaques

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Diseases associated with the rate of cell turnover

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Proliferative diseases

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Describes lesions that are ring shaped

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Rounded

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Influenced by the weather

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Seasonal disease

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Describes lesions that are wavy and shaped like a snake

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Serpiginous

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Symptoms that can be felt by the individual but are not detectable through normal observation. These symptoms include pruritus, stinging, burning and pain

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Subjective symptoms

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Is due to either an over or under functioning of the internal glands

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Systemic disease

69
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A chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands

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Acne

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A disorder where the client purposefully scrapes off the surface of the skin on all acne lesions (or imaginary lesions)

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Acne excoriee

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Are indented scars that are a result of the skin being destroyed by a pimple or cysts

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Acne pit scars

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A comedo without a dilated ostium or follicular opening - it appears as a small bump below the skin’s surface

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Closed comedo

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More than on comedo - are a build up of dead cells within the follicle held together by solidified sebum

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Comedones

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Are large, visible open pores that look as if the skin has been injured with an ice pick or sharp thin instrument - this condition is caused by a deep pimple or cyst that has destroyed the follicle as the infection worked its way to the surface of the skin

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Ice pick scars

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Whiteheads - epidermal cysts that are just under the surface of the skin that resemble tiny round beads - they contain sebaceous secretions and a buildup of dead cells. may form after trauma to the skin or surgical procedure

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Milia

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A blackhead - the color is caused by oxidized sebum

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Open comedo

77
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A type of raised lesion characterized by red bumps - they can easily be felt when touched (acne)

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Papule

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An acne condition that occurs around the mouth and nasolabial folds believed to be caused by heavy creams, touching the face, normal factors or from tooth paste.

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Perioral dermatitis

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Are solid impactions of oil and material similar to comedones, except they do not have cell matter

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Sebaceous filaments

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A severe bacterial infection of the skin caused by the staphylococcus aureus bacteria. It may affect with chronic Lymphedema, viral infections, contact & atopic dermatitis, lupus, chemotherapy, diabetes mellitus. It is characterized by inflamed, red-hot areas of the skin accompanied by swelling

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Cellulitis

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Also called a boil, is caused by bacteria that enters the skin through the hair follicles - it is a subcutaneous abscess fills with pus

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Furuncle

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Is a bacterial infection caused by the staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus pyogenes strains. It appears quite frequently in children.

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Impetigo

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Caused by disease - producing bacteria staphylococcus, streptococcus

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Pathogenic disease

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A fluid by product that is a mixture of dead white blood cells, bacteria, blood, and cells that have been destroyed by infection

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Pus

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A condition most related with acne whereby the normal shedding of skin cells is comprised. The skin cells do not shed in their usual way, the follicles clog with surface sebum to form micro comedones and then manifest into acne

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Retention hyperkeratosis

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Is a subcutaneous tumor of the sebaceous glands ranging in size from a pea to an orange (in the scalp region)

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Sebaceous cyst or steatoma

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A genetic dermatitis - generally prevalent in people with asthma, airborne allergies and over reactive immune systems

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Atopic dermatitis

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An allergic reaction to the skin caused by a particular substance or sensitizing agent - ex: poison ivy, laundry detergent, causing an immune response - inflammation

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Contact dermatitis

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Any sort of inflammation of the skin

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Dermatitis

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A developed allergy to beauty products such as shampoos, hair color, cosmetics, antiseptics, perm solution

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Dermatitis venenata

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Dermatitis caused by an irritating chemical

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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A form of eczema dermatitis accompanied by oiliness

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Intertrigo is an infection caused by candida characterized by a fungus growth in the folds of the body. Perleche, is the term for yeast erosions in the corners of the mouth. Oral Thrust is candida infection of the mouth characterized by cream-colored patches on the roof of the mouth, throat and insides of the mouth. This disorder is systemic and needs to be treated as such - a strict diet as well as drugs intervention is usually prescribed.

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Candidiasis

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Are fungal infections of the skin - they include ringworm, swimmers ear, tinea versicolor, athlete’s foot and jock itch. Fungus feeds on sugar and carbohydrates, therefore high carbohydrates should be avoided when on therapy. Medications may include, salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, sulphur - essential oil of thyme and yogurt has also be effective.

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Tinea

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Ringworm - it is red, ringed pattern with elevated edges that resemble a worm under the skin. It is most often seen on the body, but can appear on the face or scalp. Ringworm is highly contagious.

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Tinea corporis

96
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Athletes foot - itching, flaking, burning yeast infection that affects the toes and possibly the toenails.

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Tinea pedis

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Is caused by the yeast: pityosporon. It is characterized by an absence of pigment, particularly after sun exposure. The individual tans only in areas where the yeast has not affected melanin production. It should not be confused with Vitiligo.

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Tinea versicolor

Pityriasis versicolor

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Freckles from sun damage

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Actinic Lentigines

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A congenital absence of melanin pigment - it can be the skin, hair or eyes

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Albinism

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Increased deposits of pigment in the skin (moth patches)

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Chloasma

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A condition that appears in black skin and is characterized by small dark brown lesions that resemble tiny moles. The cause is hereditary and linked to chromosome upset in genetic disposition.

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Dermatosis papulosa nigra

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Is any abnormal discoloration of the skin - it may be due to vascular lesions, hypo pigmentation or hyper pigmentation

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Dyschromia

103
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A type of macule that includes freckles and Lentigines.

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Hyper pigmented macules

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The overproduction and increased deposits of melanin in the skin. They appear as macules and patches and may appear anywhere one the body. Causes include: sun exposure, medications, injuries, rashes, chemical irritation

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Hyper pigmentation

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The absence of pigmentation in the skin caused by a defect in the manufacture of melanocytes, or a disorder that prevents the melanocytes from producing melanin.

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Hypo pigmentation

106
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The singular form of Lentigines

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Lentigo

107
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Small light brown to medium brown colored spots as a result of sun exposure

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Lentigines

108
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The class given to vitiligo and albinism

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Leukoderma

109
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It is a common term used to describe a hyper pigmentation disorder linked to hormonal influence. Often called “pregnancy mask”

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Melasma

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“Age spots” damage from the sun

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Solar Lentigines

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A chronic disorder characterized by masses of depigmentation - it may occur in any color skin or nationality, and usually begins to appear from age 10-30. It appears to be inherited and more than 30% affected have a parent or sibling with the disorder. Three principles have been presented regarding its manifestation: autoimmune theory (melanocytes are destroyed by lymphocytes) neurogenic theory (melanocytes are destroyed by toxic substances) other hypothesis express exposure top severe trauma (surgery) illness or severe emotional stress, even a severe sunburn may precipitate it. It is not uncommon for it to be associated with thyroid disease - grave’s disease, diabetes, or hashimoto’s thyrioditis

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Vitiligo

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Related to the blood vessels

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Vascular

113
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The term used by estheticians to describe red flushing of the skin. It is not to be confused with rosacea

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Couperose

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Bruise

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Ecchymosis

115
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A deep vein thrombosis effect from severe cellulitis causing severe pain and swelling. It requires immediate medical attention.

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Erysipelas

116
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A localized collection of blood under the skin that appears to make the skin look sore and swollen.

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Hematoma

117
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Metro Gel, metro Cream or Noritate - topical anti-yeast medication for roseaca.

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Metronidazole

118
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Tiny, pinpoint red spots from trauma

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Petechiae

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Any form of lesion caused by bleeding under the skin

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Purpura

120
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Advanced stage of roseaca involving cartilage overgrowth

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Rhinophyma

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A biochemical in the skin that is responsible for the development of new blood vessels and may be uncontrolled in roseaca clients.

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Vascular growth factor

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Red or purple spots that remain form healing blemishes or other injuries

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Vascular macule

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Sudden dilation of blood vessels

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Vasodilatation

124
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A syndrome caused by a virus know as Human immunodeficiency virus . HIV causes the body’s immune cells or T cells to function abnormally - the body cannot defend itself properly

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

125
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A virus from the family of the pox group. Manifestations of molluscum on the face may suggest HIV disease.

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Molluscum contagiosum

126
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Oval or round red patches of skin that may cover the entire body and have a flesh colored center. A virus is thought to cause it but it is not proven. It rarely appears on the face. It features a “herald patch” where other smaller lesions appear after it.

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Pity raisins Rosea

127
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Medical term for wart.

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Verruca

128
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Are caused by the human papilloma virus HPV. There are three types of warts: common, planters and flat. This type of virus is a double strand DNA virus, and is transmitted by skin to skin contact,it is highly contagious.

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Warts

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Sin tags , are small extensions of skin - they can be flesh colored, brown or black

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Acrochordons

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Is a condition of dry, scaly skin characterized by an absolute or partial deficiency of sebum usually due to aging or disorders of the body.

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Asteatosis

131
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A large blister containing a watery fluid is called a?

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Bullae

132
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A dried body serum liquid that (pus or blood) may be seen around different types of lesions

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Crust

133
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When a follicle ruptures deep within the dermis, dead cells and oil seep into the surrounding area and form a large hard, painful lump under the skin - are pockets of fluid, infection or other matter under the skin. As it works its way to the surface, it destroys many live cells and will often leave permanent scars

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Cysts

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Small mites in the skin associated with rosacea

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Demodex

135
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An auto immune disease that afflicts the body’s muscles resulting in inflammation

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Dermatomyositis

136
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Is an inflammation of the skin acute and chronic in nature presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions

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Eczema

137
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A type of scar that is a depression in the skin’s surface - absence of tissue

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Erosion

138
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A redness of the skin caused by inflammation

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Erythema

139
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Is an inflammation of the hair follicle caused by yeast or the staphylococcus aureus bacteria. It is characterized by small swelled bumps at the sight of the follicle and may be accompanied by pus.

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Folliculitis

140
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A topical drug used in the management of hyper pigmentation and melasma

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Hydroquinone

141
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A mass accumulation of keratinized cells

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Hyperkeratosis

142
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Elevated scars that form an overgrowth - they are usually rope-like

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Hypertrophic

143
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An erosion or depressed scar

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Hypotrophic

144
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An abnormal increase in the size of an organ, overgrowth

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Hypertrophy

145
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Extensive protrusions of fibrous repair tissue following an injury to the skin. They are common to appear following surgery or trauma to the skin. It is most prevalent in black and darker ethnic skin tones.

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Keloid

146
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A callus, formed by friction

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Keratoma

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Dense buildup or mass of epithelial cells.

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Keratoses

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Small red and bumpy patches that may appear on the cheeks, upper arms

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Keratoses Pilaris

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An autoimmune disease caused by SLE or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus which affects the connective tissue of the body, or by Discold Lupus, which primarily affects the skin and is characterized by the “butterfly rash” across the center of the face.is related to the rheumatic family, and the etiology presents the theory that the bodies’ own immune system attacks itself. There have been cases linked to sulfa drugs, blood pressure medications, oral contraceptives and viral infections

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Lupus

150
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Excessive replication of skin cells, associated with psoriasis

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Over proliferation

151
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Caused by vegetable, water or animal parasites

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Parasitic disease

152
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The medical term used to describe itching

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Pruritus

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A chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by moist scaly lesions; it is a proliferative disease characterized by rapid cell turn over

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Psoriasis

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Obviously flaky skin cells

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Scales

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Visible lesions as a result from injury or infection - hardened tissue that has been formed by the body to repair an injury or to heal the tissue

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Scars

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Is a multi system disorder characterized by inflammatory, vascular and sclerotic changes of the skin and various internal organs, especially the heart, lungs and GI tract. It usually leads to renal (kidney) disease and in many cases, death

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Scleroderma

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Benign lesions that are usually appear in clients over 30 - they may have a “doughnut” like appearance, and may be removed by the dermatologist or plastic surgeon by cryosurgery, electrodessication or laser

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Sebaceous Hyperplasia

158
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Severe oiliness of the skin, primarily on the face and scalp

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Seborrhea

159
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A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum ranging in size from a pea to an orange

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Steatoma

160
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Describes lesions that are shaped like a target - EX: a pustule

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Steatoma

161
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The study of the hair and its diseases

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Trichology

162
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A deeper erosion where the skin’s surface is destroyed by infection, poor circulation, or cancer

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Ulcer

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Hives - an inflammatory flare up of the skin - the hive is caused by edema and the release of histamine

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Urticaria

164
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Blisters or separation of the epidermis from the upper dermis caused by fluids released by surface blood vessels

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Vesicles

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A plaque that is full of fluid

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Wheal

Diseases And Disorders (1 decks)

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