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Skin conditions Flashcards

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Acne excoree

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Disorder where client purposely scrape off acne lesions causing scarring and discoloration

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Acne

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Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comedones and blemishes commonly known as acne Symplex or Acne vulgaris

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Actinic keratoses

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Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough resulting from sun damage

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Albinism

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Absent of melanin pigment in the body including skin hair and eyes the technical term for albinism is congenital leukoderma or congenital hypopigmentation

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Anhidrosis

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Deficiency and perspiration often a result of a fever or skin condition that requires medical treatment

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Asteatosis

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Dry scaly skin from sebum deficiency which can be due to aging body disorders alkalis or harsh soaps or cold exposure

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Atopic dermatitis

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Excess information dry skin redness and itching from allergies and irritants

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Most common and the recent beer type of skin cancer which often appears as light Hurley nodules characteristics include sores reddish patches or a smooth growth with an elevated border

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Brohmhidrosis

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Foul smelling perspiration usually in the armpits or on the feet

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Bulls

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Large posters containing watery fluid similar to the vesicle but larger

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Carbuncle

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Cluster of boils large inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by the staphylococci bacterium similar to a furuncle boil but larger

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Chloasma

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Also known as liver spots condition characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in the spot that are not elevated

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Comedo

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Mass of hardened and sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle and open comedo a black could one open and exposed to oxygen close to coming tones are whiteheads that are blocked and do not have a follicular opening

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Comedogenic

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Tendency for an ingredient to clog follicles and cause a build up of dead skin cells resulting in Comedones

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Conjunctivitis

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Also known as pinkeye very contagious infection of mucous membranes around I chemical bacterial and viral causes

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Contact dermatitis

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Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical occupational disorders from ingredients in the cosmetics and chemical solutions can cause contact dermatitis allergic contact dermatitis is from exposure to allergens irritant contact dermatitis is from exposure to irritants

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Crust

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That’s cells form over a wound or blemish while it is healing resulting in accumulation of sebum and plus sometimes mixed with epidermal material and example is the scab on a sore

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Cyst

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Closed abnormally develop sack containing fluid infection or other matter above or below the skin

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Dermatitis

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Any inflammatory condition of the skin various forms of lesions such as eczema vesicles or papules the three main categories are atopic contact and said seborrheic dermatitis

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Dermatologist

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Physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin hair and nails

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Dermatology

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Medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin and then nature structure functions diseases and treatment

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Eczema

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Inflammatory painful itching to seize of the skin acute or chronic in nature with dry or moist lesions this condition should be referred to a physician seborrheic dermatitis mainly affecting only oily areas is a common form of eczema

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Edema

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Swelling caused by fluid imbalance in cells or a response to injury or infection

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Erythema

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Redness caused by inflammation or red lesion is erythemic

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Excoriation

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Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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Fissure

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Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis chapped lips or hands are fissures

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Folliculitis

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Also known as folliculitis Sycosis Barbae psychosis Barbae or Barbae it’s inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hair is the cause is typically from ingrown hairs due to shaving or other epilation methods

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Furuncle

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Also known as boil a subcutaneous abscess filled with pus furuncles are caused by bacteria in the glands or hair follicle

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Herpes Symplex virus one

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Strain of the herpes virus that causes fever blisters are cold sores it is a recurring contagious by row and section consisting of a vesicle or group of vesicles on a red swollen face the blisters usually appear on the lips or nostrils

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The Symplex virus two

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Strain of the herpes virus that infects the genitals

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Hyperhidrosis

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Excessive perspiration caused by genetic’s medications and medical conditions also called diaphoresis

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Hyperkeratosis

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Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells keratinocytes

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Hyper pigmentation

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Overproduction of pigment

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hyper trophy

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Abnormal growth of the skin many are benign or harmless

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Hypo pigmentation

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Abscess of pigment resulting in light or white splotches

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Impetigo

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Tejas skin infection caused by Staphylococcal or streptcoccal bacteria characterized by clusters of small blisters are crusty lesions and often occurring in children

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Keloid

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Scarred resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue collagen

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Keratoma

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Acquired superficial second patch of epidermis a callous is a keratoma caused by continued repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin especially the hands and feet

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Keratosis

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I normally pick build up of cells

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Keratosis Pilaris

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Redness and bumpy most common on the cheeks or upper arms it is caused by blocked hair follicles the patches of irritation are accompanied by a rough texture and small pin point white milis

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Lentigo

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Freckles small yellow brown colored spots. Lentigenes that result from sunlight exposure are actinic or solar lentigenes. Patches are referred to as large macules.

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Lesions

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Mark wound or abnormally structural changes in tissues caused by damage or injury

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Leukoderma

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Skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches, congenital, acquired, post inflammatory, or other causes that destroy pigment producing cells, vitiligo and albinism and leukodermas

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Macule

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Flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle. Macules are neither raised or sunken.

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Malignant melanoma

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Most serious form of skin cancer as it can spread quickly (metastasize). Black or dark patches on the skin are usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised. Melanomas may have surface crust or bleed.

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Milia

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Epidermal cysts; small firm papules with no visible opening; whitish pearl like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin. Milia are more common in dry skin types and may form after skin trauma, such as laser resurfacing.

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Miliaria rubra

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Also known as prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin excessive heat exposure.

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Mole

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Pigmented nevus; a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black. Some are flat, resembling freckles; others are raised and darker.

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Nevus

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Also known as birthmark; malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries.

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Nodules

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These are often referred to as tumors, but these are smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections.

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Papule

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Pimple small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus.

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Perioral dermatitis

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Acne-like condition around the mouth. These are mainly small clusters of papules that could be caused by toothpaste or products used on the face.

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Primary lesions

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Primary lesions are characterized by flat, nopalpable changes in skin color such as macules or patches, or an elevation formed by fluid in a cavity such as vesicles bullae or pustules.

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Pruitis

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Persistent itching

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Pseudofolliculitis

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Also known as razor bumps; resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection.

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Psoriasis

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Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white silver scales. It is caused by an overproliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast. Immune dysfunction could be the cause. Psoriasis is usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows,knees, chest and lower back.

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Pustule

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Raised inflammed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the head of the pimple.

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Retention hyper keratosis

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Heredity factor in which dead skin cells build up and do not she’s from the follicles as they do on normal skin.

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Scale

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Flaky skin cells; any thin plate of epidermal flakes dry or oily an example is abnormal or excessive dandruff.

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Scar

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Light colored slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed up. The tissue hardens to heal the injury.Elevated scars are hypertrophic abnormal scar.

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Sebaceous hyperplasia

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Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face. An overgrowth of the sebaceous gland, they appear similar to open comedones; often doughnut-shaped, with sebaceous material in the center.

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Seborrhea

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Severe oiliness of the skin an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands.

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Common form of eczema mainly affects oily area; characterized by inflammation scaling and/or itching

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Secondary lesions

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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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Skin tag

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Small benign outgrowths or extensions of the skin that look like flaps; common under the arms or on the neck.

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma; characterized by scaly, red or pink papules or nodules, also appear as open sores or crusty areas; can grow and spread in the body.

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Stain

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Brown or wine colored discoloration with the circular and or irregular shape. Stains occur after certain diseases or after moles freckles or liver spots disappear. A port wine stain is a birthmark which is a bascule type of nevus.

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Steatoma

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Sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum ranges in size from a pea to an orange. It usually appears on the scalp neck and back also called a wen.

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Tan

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Increase in pigmentation due the melanin production that results from exposure to UV radiation visible skin damage. Melanin is designed to help protect the skin from the Suns uv radiation.

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Tinea

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A contagious condition caused by fungal infection. And not a parasite; characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful lesions

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Tinea corporis

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Also known as ringworm; a contagious infection that forms a ringed red pattern with elevated edges

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Tubercle

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Abnormal rounded solid lump larger than a papule

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Tumor

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Large nodule an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive cell multiplication and varrying in size shape and color

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Ulcer

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Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. a deep erosion a depression in the skin normally due to infection or cancer.

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Urticaria

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Also known as hives caused by an allergic reaction from the body’s histamine production.

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Varicose veins

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Vascular lesions dilated and twisted veins; most commonly on the legs

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Vasodilation

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Vascular dilation of the blood vessels

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Verrucas

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Also known as wart; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus. It is infectious and contagious.

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Vesicle

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Small blister or sac containing clear fluid. Poison ivy and poison oak produce vesicles

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Vitiligo

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Pigmentation disease characterized by white patches on the skin from lack of pigment cells; sunlight makes it worse

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Wheal

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Itchy swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite skin allergy reaction, or stings. Hives and mosquito bites and wheals. Hives can be caused by exposure to allergens used in products.

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