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Chapter 12
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- 1actinic keratosisa precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin
- 2albinisma genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes
- 3alopeciathe partial or complete loss of hair, most commonly on the scalp
- 4blepharoplastysurgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin
- 5bullaa large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter
- 6capillary hemangiomaa soft, raised, pink, or red vascular birthmark
- 7carbunclea cluster of connected furuncles (boils)
- 8cellulitisand acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues of the skin
- 9cicatrixa normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound
- 10comedoa noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle
- 11debridementthe removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing
- 12dermatitisinflammation of the skin
- 13diaphoresisprofuse sweating
- 14dysplastic neviatypical moles that can develop into skin cancer
- 15ecchymosisa large, irregular are of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin
- 16eczemaa form of recurring dermatitis characterized by itching, redness, and dryness
- 17erythemaredness of the skin due to capillary dilation
- 18erythrodermaabnormal redness of the entire skin surface
- 19exanthema widespread rash, usually in children
- 20exfoliative dermatitisa condition in which there is widespread scaling of the skin
- 21folliculitisinflammation of the hair follicles
- 22furuncleslarge, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands
- 23hematomaa swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues
- 24hirsutismexcessive bodily and facial hair in women, usually occurring in a male pattern
- 25ichthyosisa group of disorders characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin
- 26impetigoa highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by isolates pustules that become crusted and rupture
- 27keloidan abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the original incision
- 28keratosisany skin growth, such as a wart or callus, in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin
- 29koilonychiaa malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave or scooped out like the bowl of a spoon
- 30lipedemaa chronic abnormal condition characterized by the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs
- 31lipomaa benign, slow-growing fatty tumor located between the skin and the muscle layer
- 32maculea discolored, flat spot on the skin that is less than 1 cm in diameter
- 33malignant melanomaa type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes
- 34melasmaa pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on the face
- 35necrotizing fasciitisa rare, severe infection caused by group A strep bacteria
- 36onychococryptosisin grown toenail
- 37onychomycosisa fungal infection of the nail
- 38papillomaa benign, superficial, wart-like growth on the epithelial tissue or elsewhere in the body, such as in the bladder
- 39papulea small, raised red lesion on the skin that is less than 0.5 com in diameter
- 40paronychiaan acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail
- 41pediculosisan infestation with lice
- 42petechiaevery small pinpoint hemorrhages on the skin less than 2 mm in diameter
- 43pressure ulcera open ulcerated wound that is caused by prolonged pressure on an area of skin over a bony prominence
- 44pruritusitching
- 45psoriasisa common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks
- 46purpuramultiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin
- 47purulentproducing or containing pus
- 48rhytidectomysurgical removal of excess skin and fat from the face to eliminate wrinkles
- 49rosaceaa chronic skin condition of unknown cause that produces tiny red pimples and enlarges blood vessels on the face
- 50scabiesskin infection caused by an infestation of itch mites
- 51sclerodermaan autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened, causing the skin to become hard and swollen
- 52seborrheic dermatitisinflammation resulting from overactivity of the sebaceous glands that causes scaling andd itching of the upper layers of the skin and scalp.
- 53squamous cell carcinomaa malignant tumor of the scaly squamous cells of the epithelium that can quickly spread to other body systems
- 54systemic lupus erythematosusan autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk that also attacks the connective tissue in other body systems
- 55tineaa fungal infection that can grow on the skin, hair, or nails
- 56urticariaitchy wheals on the skin caused by an allergic reaction
- 57verrucaesmall, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus
- 58vitiligoa skin condition resulting from the destruction of melanocytes due to unknown causes, resulting in irregular patches of white skin
- 59wheala small bump on the skin that itches
- 60xerodermaexcessively dry skin
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