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abscess: localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
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acne: inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with charateristics lesions that include: blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules and cysts
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alopecia: partial or comlete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease
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bowen disease: form of intraepidermal carcinoma characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis
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cellulitis: diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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chloasma: pigmentary skin discoloration usually occuring in yellowish brown patches or spots
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comedo: typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin
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dermatomycosis: infection of the skin caused by fungi
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ecchymosis: skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow
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eczema: chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and itching
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erythema: redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries
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eschar: damaged tissue following a severe burn
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impetigo: bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated ppustules that become crusted and rupture
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keratosis: thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin
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lentigo: small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in middle-aged or older people
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pallor: unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin
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pediculosis: infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or head gear
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petechia: minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin
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pressure ulcer: skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissue, usually in bedridden patients
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pruritus: intense itching
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psoriasis: chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis
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purpura: any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses
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scabies: contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact
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tinea: fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected
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urticaria: allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called hives
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verruca: epidermal growth caused by a virus
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vitiligo: localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
