Disorders & Diseases of the Skin

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The branch of medical science that studies and treats skin disorders and diseases.

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Dermatology

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A large blister containing watery fluid

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Bulla

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A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin.

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Cyst

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A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or a red spot, left after a pimple has healed. It is neither raised nor sunken.

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Macule

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Smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections. Also referred to as “tumors”.

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Nodules

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A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a pustule.

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Papule

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A raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus.

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Pustule

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An abnormal, rounded, solid lump that is larger than a papule.

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Tubercle

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An abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive cell multiplication, varying in size, shape, and color; a large nodule.

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Tumor

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A small blister or sac containing clear fluid. Poison ivy and poison oak produce these.

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Vesicle

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An itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or sting.

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Wheal

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Skin damage, developed in the later stages of disease, that changes the structure of tissues or organs

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Secondary Lesions

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Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while it is healing, resulting in an accumulation of sebum and pus; a scab.

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Crust

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A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.

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Excoriation

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A disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring or discoloration.

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Acne excoriee

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A crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. Ex: chapped lips or hands.

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Fissure

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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue.

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Keloid

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Excessive shedding of dead skin cells; excessive dandruff or psoriasis is an example.

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Scale

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Discolored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed.

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Scar

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An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. Usually is due to infection or cancer and requires a medical referral.

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Ulcer

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A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and blemishes.

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Acne

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Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency.

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Asteatosis

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A non-inflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.

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Comedo

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A subcutaneous abscess filled with pus caused by bacteria in glands or hair follicles; a boil.

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Furuncle

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Groups of boils

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Carbuncles

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Whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin with no visible opening.

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Milia

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Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face, described as doughnut-shaped with an indentation in the center. Often white, yellow, or flesh-colored.

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Sebaceous Hyperplasia

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Severe oiliness of the skin

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Seborrhea

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A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum and ranging in size from a pea to an orange; a wen.

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Steatoma

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A deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands.

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Anhidrosis

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Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in armpits or feet.

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Bromhidrosis

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Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions; also called diaphoresis.

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Hyperhidrosis

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Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands that results in the eruption of red vesicles and burning; also called "prickly heat".

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Miliaria rubra

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An inflammatory condition of the skin.

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Dermatitis

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A chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis.

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Atopic dermatitis

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An inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical.

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Contact dermatitis

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Another name for contact dermatitis.

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Dermatitis venenata

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An acne-like condition around the mouth that consists. mainly of small clusters of papules.

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Perioral dermatitis

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An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin with dry or moist lesions.

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Eczema

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This is a common form of eczema characterized by scaling around the nose, ears, scalp, eyebrows, and mid-chest areas.

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells or from a response to injury, infection, or medication.

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Edema

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Redness caused by inflammation.

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Erythema

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Inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hairs.

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Folliculitis

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Also known as razor bumps.

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Pseudofolliculitis

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Medical term for persistent itching.

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Pruitis

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An non-contagious, itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales; caused by an over-proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast.

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Psoriasis

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An allergic reaction by the body's histamine production; also known as "hives".

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Urticaria

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Inflammation of the skin characterized by extreme redness and dilation of the blood vessels; primarily on the cheeks and nose.

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Rosacea

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Vascular dilation of the blood vessels that makes rosacea worse.

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Vasodilation

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Commonly called cuperose skin and characterized by redness; a vascular lesion.

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Telangiectasia

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Vascular lesions that are abnormally dilated; twisted veins.

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Varicose veins

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The development of hypersensitivity resulting from repeated exposure to an allergen over time.

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Sensitization

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Another name for abnormal pigmentation

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Dyschromia

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Over production of pigmentation

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Hyperpigmentation

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Lack of pigment

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Hypopigmentation

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Increased pigmentation from sun exposure; also known as "liver spots".

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Chloasma

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A type of chloasma that appears during pregnancy.

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Melasma

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Also known as a birthmark.

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Nevus

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Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.

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Stain

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A change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation.

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Tan

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A rare, genetic condition characterized by the lack of melanin pigment on their body.

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Albinism

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The technical term for albinism.

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congenital leukoderma or congenital hypopigmentation

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Loss of pigmentation due to immunological and post-inflammatory causes.

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Leukoderma

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A pigmentation disease characterized by white irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking pigment.

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Vitiligo

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An abnormal growth.

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Hypertrophy

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Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough as a result of sun damage.

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Actinic keratosis.

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Thickening of skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes.

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Keratoma

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An abnormally thick buildup of skin cells.

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Keratosis

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Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms; caused by blocked follicles.

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Keratosis pilaris

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A skin condition characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness. Often appears in eyebrows, scalp and hairline, forehead, and along sides of nose. Also a common form of eczema.

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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A brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish-black; a pigmented nevus.

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Mole

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Small extensions of the skin that look like flaps; common in friction areas.

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Skin tag

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A hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus; a "wart".

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Verruca

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Also known as pinkeye.

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Conjunctivitis

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A viral infection consisting of blisters or cold sores that appear mainly on the lips or nostrils

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Herpes simplex virus 1

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A viral infection that causes lesions in the genital area.

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Herpes simplex virus 2

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A reactivation of the chickenpox virus also known as shingles.

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Herpes zoster

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An extremely contagious bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children; small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria

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Impetigo

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Another name for tinea corporis.

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Ringworn

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A non-contagious fungal condition caused by yeast, that is characterized by white, brown, or salmon-colored flaky patches.

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Tinea versicolor

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Your risk for this cancer increases with UV sun exposure.

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Skin cancer

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Malignant

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Cancerous

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Benign

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Non-cancerous

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A cancerous tumor.

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Carcinoma

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The most common and least severe type of carcinoma.

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Characterized by open sores or crusty areas that don't heal and may bleed easily; more serious than basal cell carcinoma.

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Most serious form of skin cancer consisting of black or dark patches on the skin, usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised.

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Malignant melanoma

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When cancer spreads, it ______

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Metastasizes

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What do the ABCDE's of Melanoma detection stand for?

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Asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving

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A skin disorder of the sebaceous glands.

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Acne

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The entire follicle that includes the hair shaft, sebaceous gland, and sebaceous duct or canal to the surface.

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Pilosebaceous unit

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A hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up because they do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin.

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Retention hyperkeratosis

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Sebum mixed with cells in the follicle become these

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Comedos

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Small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter.

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Sebaceous filaments

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Bacteria cannot live in the presence of _______

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Oxygen

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A variety of acne that is in the dermis and can only be treated by a physician.

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Cystic acne

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Types of ingredients that block follicles, causing cell buildup and comedones.

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Comedogenic

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Rubbing or touching the face, pillowcases, touching your phone, hats, makeup brushes, and other things that cause pressure or friction cause this type of acne breakout.

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Acne mechanica

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There are _ grades of acne.

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4

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An oral medication used for severe acne.

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Accutane