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Skin Disorders & Diseases (COS)

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A cancerous tumor (abnormal mass of cells that have uncontrollable growth and tend to spread to other areas)   Malignant  
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Non cancerous tumor (abnormal mass of cells that generally stop their own growth and do not spread to other areas)   Benign  
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cancer cells originating from epithelial cells   carcinomas  
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cancer cells originating in melanocytes, most serious type of skin cancer   malignant melanoma  
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hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum   comedo  
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chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands, combination of papule and comedo and possible retention of bacterium P. acnes   acne vulgaris  
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a benign keratin filled cyst, just under epidermis w/ no visible opening   milia  
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dry, scaly skin, due to lack of sebum, caused by old age and cold exposure   asteatosis  
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chronic condition on cheeks and nose, characterized by flushing, telangiectasia (dilation of surface blood vessels), papules, and pustules   rosacea  
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a large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum on scalp, neck or back   sebaceous cyst  
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perspiration deficiency (lack of perspiration)   anhidrosis  
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Foul-smelling perspiration, most commonly armpits and feet   bromhidrosis  
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excessive sweating (hyper sweating)   hyperhidrosis  
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prickly heat (heat rash), small red vesicles & burning/itching due to impacted eccrine sweat glands   Miliaria Rubra  
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inflammation of the skin caused by various agents   dermatitis  
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acute, or chronic, non-contagious inflammation Skin is generally dry, itchy, and scaly   eczema  
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viral infection of mucous membrane causing painful red vesicles   herpes  
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chronic (long term) inflammatory disease characterized by dry red patches with silvery scales develop on the skin on the elbows, knees, shins, scalp, and lower back   psoriasis  
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absence of melanin, including skin, hair, and eyes.   albinism  
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‘mask of pregnancy’-increased pigmentation of the skin in spots that are not elevated caused by hormonal changes   chloasma  
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freckles, age spots/liver spots. Yellow-to-brown spots from sun exposure   lentigines  
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an autoimmune disorder which appears as milky white spots or splotches of the skin   vitiligo  
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acquired, thickened patch of epidermis (callus or corn)   keratoma  
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small, brownish spot on skin. Can be small-to-large, light-to-dark, flat-to-raised. Often have hair.   mole  
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small brown-to-flesh colored outgrowth   skin-tag  
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abnormal growth of papillae and epidermis (wart)   verruca  
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hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle, forming clogs, leading to acne   retention hyperkeratosis  
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substances that do not cause comedos because they do not clog pores   non-comedogenic  
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contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by a weeping, yellow “scabby” crust lesions   impetigo  
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“pinkeye,” common contagious bacterial or viral infection of the eyes characterized by redness in the white of the eye or inner eye lid, increased amount of tears, & a burning sensation   conjunctivitis  
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contagious fungal infection mainly on the feet.   athlete's foot  
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pigmentation conditions of the skin   dyschromias  
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darker than normal pigmentation   hyperpigmentation  
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lighter than normal pigmentation   hypopigmentation  
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any disorder characterized by light abnormal patches caused by genetic disorders, injury, or sun damage that destroy melanocytes   leukoderma  
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a benign (harmless) abnormal growth of the skin   hypertrophy  
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inflammation of the sebaceous glands, characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness   seborrheic dermatitis  
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fungal infection with raised, circular patches of dry, itchy skin   ringworm  
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brown wine-colored discoloration of the skin   stain  
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birthmark-small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation   nevus  
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change in pigment due to UV-light stimulating melanocytes   tan  
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most common and least severe type of skin cancer; characterized by light and pearly nodules -90% survival rate   basal cell carcinoma  
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faster growing cancer characterized by scaly red papules or nodules; survival rates depend on stage of diagnosis   squamous cell carcinoma  
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