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androgen
term for an agent (usually a hormone, such as testosterone and androsterone) that stimulates development of male characteristics
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upper layer of skin
- 3 layers: strata,the (2) stratum corneumand the (3) basal layer
- basal layer:basal layer is the only layer of the epidermis that is composed of living cells where new cells are formed
- basal cell carcinoma-most common skin cancer
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dermal layer
2nd layer of skin |
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intense itching
Chronic inflammatory skin condition |
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