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A scraping or rubbing away of skin or mucous membrane as a result of friction to the area. |
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A localized collection of pus in any part of the body. |
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An individual with a marked deficiency of pigment in the eyes, hair, and skin. |
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Partial or complete loss of hair. |
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The surgical removal of a part of the body of a limp or a pair of limbs. |
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The deepest of the five layers of the epidermis. |
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An open comedo, caused by accumulation of keratin and sebum within the opening of a hair follicle. |
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A small thin-walled skin lesion containing clear fluid. |
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A localized pus-producing infection originating deep in a hair follicle. |
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A bluish-black discoloration of an area of skin or mucous membrane caused by an escape of blood into the tissues as a result of an injury to the area. |
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A circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues that contains pus, which eventually discharges to the skin surface. |
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A diffuse acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by localized heat, deep redness, pain, and swelling. |
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A modified sweat gland that lubricates the skin of the ear canal with a yellowish-brown waxy substance called cerumen. |
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A scar; the pale, firm tissue that forms in the healing of a wound. |
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Confined to a limited space or well-defined area. |
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The protein substance that forms the glistening inelastic fibers of connective tissue such as tendons, ligaments, and fascia. |
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The typical lesion of acne vulgaris, caused by an accumulation of keratin and sebum within the opening of a hair follicle. |
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An injury to a part of the body without a break in the skin. |
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The dermis; the layer of the skin just under the epidermis. |
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A noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy the tissue. |
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The process of scraping material from the wall of a cavity or other surface for the purpose of removing abnormal tissue or unwanted material. |
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A fold of skin that covers the root of the fingernail or toenail. |
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A condition of a bluish discoloration of the skin. |
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A closed sac or pouch in or within the skin that contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material. |
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Removal of debris, foreign objects, and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and to promote healing. |
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Inflammation of the skin. |
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A physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin. |
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The layer of skin immediately beneath the epidermis. |
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A bluish-black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane cause by an escape of blood into the tissues as a result of injury to the area. |
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A technique that uses an electrical spark to burn and destroy tissue. |
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The outermost layer of skin. |
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A cyst filled with a cheesy material composed of sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of a sebaceous gland. |
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The tissue that covers that internal and external surfaces of the body. |
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Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation. |
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An abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells. |
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Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation. |
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An injury to the surface of the skin caused by trauma. |
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Peeling or sloughing off of tissue cells. |
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A cracklike sore or groove in the skin or mucous membrane. |
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An abnormal passageway between two tubular organs or from an organ to the body surface. |
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A localized pus-producing infection originating deep in a hair follicle. |
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Death of tissue, most often involving the extremities. |
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The tiny tube within the dermis that contains the root of a hair shaft. |
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The portion of a strand of hair that is embedded in the hair follicle. |
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The visible part of the hair. |
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A benign tumor that consists of a mass of blood vessels that has a reddish-purple color. |
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A natural anticoagulant substance produced by the body tissues. |
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Excessive body hair in an adult male distribution pattern, occurring in women. |
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A substance that is released in allergic inflammatory reactions. |
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Macrophage; a large phagocytic cell occurring in the walls of blood vessels and loose connective tissues. |
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Circumscribed, slightly elevated lesions of the skin that are paler in the center than its surrounding edges. |
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A collection of fluid located in the area of the scrotal sac in the male. |
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An inherited dermatological in which the skin is dry, hyperkeratotic (hardened), and fissured--resembling fish scales. |
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The body system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands. |
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A hard fibrous protein found in the epidermis, hair, nails, enamel of the teeth, and horns of animals. |
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An agent used to break down or loosen the horny (hardened) layer of the skin. |
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Soft, very fine hair that covers the body of the developing fetus; this hairy coating is almost completely gone by birth. |
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Any visible damage to the tissues of the skin, such as a wound, sore, rash, or boil. |
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The crescent-shaped pale area at the base of the fingernail or toenail. |
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A large phagocytic cell occurring in the walls of blood vessels and loose connective tissue. |
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A small, flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised nor depressed. |
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A cell that contains heparin and histamine. |
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A black or dark pigment that contributes color to the skin and helps to filter ultraviolet light. |
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Cells responsible for producing melanin. |
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The visible part of the nail. |
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A small, circumscribed swelling protruding above the skin. |
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One of the many small glands located in the dermis. |
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Separation of a fingernail from its bed, beginning at the free margin. |
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Any fungal infection of the nails. |
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The habit of biting the nails. |
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Abnormal thickening of the skin. |
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A small, solid, circumscribed elevation on the skin. |
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Inflammation of the fold of skin surrounding the fingernail. |
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The clear, watery fluid produced by the sweat glands. |
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Small, pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin. |
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A papule of pustule of the skin. |
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A small, stalklike growth that protrudes upward or outward from a mucous membrane surface, resembling a mushroom stalk. |
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Openings of the skin through which substances such as water, salts, and some fatty substances are excreted. |
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An inflammation, sore, or ulcer in the skin over a bony prominence of the body, resulting from loss of blood supply and oxygen to the area due to prolonged pressure on the body part. |
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A group of bleeding disorders characterized by bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes. |
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A small elevation of the skin filled with pus. |
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Thin flakes of hardened epithelium shed from the epidermis. |
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A cyst filled with a cheesy material consisting of sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of a sebaceous gland. |
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An oil gland located in the dermis. |
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Excessive secretion of sebum, resulting in excessive oiliness or dry scales. |
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The oily secretions of the sebaceous glands. |
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A small brownish or flesh-colored outgrowth of skin occurring frequently on the neck. |
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squamous epithelial cells |
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Flat scalelike cells arranged in layers. |
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The single layer of flattened platelike cells that cover internal and external body surfaces. |
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Layered; arranged in layers. |
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A uniformly thick sheet or layer of cells. |
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The layer of skin where new cells are continually being reproduced, pushing older cells toward the outermost surface of the skin. |
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The outermost layer of the epidermis, which continually sloughs off or flakes away. |
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Linear tears in the dermis that result from overstretching from rapid growth. |
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The fatty layer of tissue located beneath the dermis. |
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A collection of blood beneath a nail bed, usually the result of trauma. |
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The clear, watery fluid produced by the sweat glands. |
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One of the tiny structures within the dermis that produces sweat. |
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The permanent dilation of groups of superficial capillaries and venules. |
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A circumscribed, open sore or lesion of the skin that is accompanied by inflammation. |
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A reaction of the skin in which there is an appearance of smooth, slightly elevated patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often accompanied by severe itching. |
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A small thin-walled skin lesion containing clear fluid. |
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A skin disorder characterized by nonpigmented white patches of skin of varying sizes that are surrounded by skin with normal pigmentation. |
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A circumscribed, slightly elevated lesion of the skin that is paler in the center than its surrounding edges. |
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A closed comedo caused by accumulation of keratin and sebum within the opening of a hair follicle. |
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Any yellow coloration of the skin. |
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A chronic skin condition characterized by roughness and dryness. |
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A common inflammatory disorder seen on the face, chest, back, and neck; appears as papules, pustules, and comedos. |
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A condition characterized by absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. |
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Tissue injury produced by flame, heat, chemicals, radiation, electricity, or gases. The extent of the damage is determined by the mode and duration of exposure, the thermal intensity or temperature, and the anatomic site of the burn. |
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First-degree (superficial) burn |
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Produce redness and swelling of the epidermis, are painful and heal spontaneously with peeling. Example: Sunburn |
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Exhibit a blistering pink to red color and some swelling, involve the epidermis and upper layer of the dermis, are very sensitive and painful, and heal in approximately two weeks. Example: flash contact with hot objects |
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Cause tissue damage according to the duration and temperature of the heat source, invlove massive necrosis of the epidermis and entire dermis, and may incluse part of the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. Appear brown, black, tan, white, or deep cherry red and are wet or dry, sunken with eschar (dry crust). Produce pain according to the amount of nerve tissue involved. Example: deep burns from a fire |
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A common thickening of the epidermis at sites of external pressure or friction, such as the weight-bearing areas of the feet and on the palmar surface of the hands. |
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A malignant epithelial cell tumor that begins as a slightly elevated nodule with a depression of ulceration in the center that becomes more obvious as the tumor grows. |
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A malignancy of the squamous cells of the epithelial tissue, which is a much faster growing canter than basal cell carcinoma and which has a greater potential for metastasis if not treated. |
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An acute or chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, or scabs and accompanied by intense itching. |
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exanthematous viral diseases |
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A skin eruption or rash accompanied by inflammation, having specific diagnostic features of an infections viral disease. |
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An acute viral infection characterized by painful vesicular eruptions on the skin following along the nerve pathways of underlying spinal or cranial nerves. |
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An overgrowth of the horny layer of the epidermis. |
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Contagious superficial skin infection characterized by serous vesicles and pustules filled with millions of staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria usually forming on the face. |
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Vascular malignant lesions that begin as soft purple-brown nodules or plaques on the face and oral cavity but can occur anywhere on the body and gradually spread throughout the skin. |
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An enlarged, irregularly shaped, and elevated scar that forms due to the presence of large amounts of collagen during the formation of the scar. |
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Skin condition in which there is a thickening and overgrowth of the cornified epithelium. |
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Appears as a brown or waxy yellow wartlike lesion, 5 to 20 mm in diameter, loosely attached to the skin surface. |
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A premalignant, gray or red-to-brown, hardened lesion caused by excessive exposure to sunlight. |
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White, hard, thickened patches firmly attached to the mucous membrane in areas such as the mouth, vulva, or penis. |
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Malignant skin tumor originating from melanocytes in preexisting nevi, freckles, or skin with pigment; darkly pigmented cancerous tumor. |
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A visual accumulation of melanocytes, creating a flat or raised rounded macule or papule with definite borders. |
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A rare incurable disorder manifested by blisters in the mouth and on the skin which spread to involve large areas of the body, including the chest, face, umbilicus, back, and groin. |
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A closed sac located in the sacrococcygeal area of the back, sometimes noted at birth as a dimple. |
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A common, noninfectious, chronic disorder of the skin manifested by silvery-white scales covering round, raised, reddened plaques producing itching. |
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A chronic inflammatory skin disease that mainly affects the skin of the middle third of the face. The individual has persistent redness over the areas of the face, nose, and cheeks. |
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A highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the "human itch mite," resulting in a rash, pruritus, and slightly raised thread-like skin lines. |
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A gradual thickening of the dermis and swelling of the hands and feet to a state in which the skin is anchored to the underlying tissue. |
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systemic lupus erythematosus |
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A chronic, multisystem, inflammatory disease characterized by lesions of the nervous system and skin, renal problems, and vasculitis. A red rash known as the "butterfly rash" is often seen on the nose and face. |
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More commonly known as ringworm, a chronic fungal infection of the skin that is characterized by scaling, itching, and sometimes painful lesions. |
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A benign, circumscribed, elevated skin lesion that results from hypertrophy of the epidermis. Commonly known as a wart. |
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Various procedures used to identify specific allergens in an individual by exposing the person to a very small quantity of the allergen. |
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Heat or caustic substance that burn and scar the skin. |
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Removal of the epidermis and a portion of the dermis with sandpaper or brushes to eliminate superficial scars or unwanted tattoos. |
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Skin transplantation to a body surface damaged by injury or disease. |
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The removal or destruction of tissue with an electrical current. |
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An incision made into the necrotic tissue resulting from a severe burn. |
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A technique using an electrical spark to burn and destroy tissue. |
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Aspiration of fat through a suction cannula or curette to alter the body contours. |
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The removal of a small piece of tissue from a skin lesion for the purpose of examining it under a microscope to confirm or establish a diagnosis. |
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A process of placing tissue on a recipient site, taken from a donor site, to provide the protective mechanisms of skin to an area unable to regenerate skin. |
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An ultraviolet light used to examine the scalp and skin for the purpose of observing fungal spores. |
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decubitus (ulcer); pressure sore |
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discoid lupus erythematosus |
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eczema, asthma, and hay fever |
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fluorescent antinuclear antibody |
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(systemic) lupus erythematosus |
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purified protein derivative |
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progressive systemic scleroderma |
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systemic lupus erythematosus |
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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
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