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Diseases
MEDOP 230- Dermatology: Diseases
Term | Definition |
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Dermatitis | Any infection or inflammation of the skin |
Edema | Swelling from excessive amounts of fluid that move from the blood into the dermis or subQ. |
Hemorrhage | Injury to the blood vessels that releases blood into the skin. |
Lesion | Any area of visible damage on the skin or a variation from normal skin. |
Neoplasm | New growth on the skin, benign or malignant |
Pruritus | The condition of itching; may be associated with many diseases, especially allergic reactions on the skin. |
Rash | A red or pink skin lesion that is flat or raised, itchy or not itchy. |
Xeroderma | Excessively dry skin |
Albinism | Genetic mutation in which melanocytes do not produce melanin; results in a lack of coloration of the skin, hair, and eye. |
Cyanosis | A bluish-purple discoloration of the skin and nails. |
Erythema | Red discoloration of the skin; may be local or over large areas of skin. |
Jaundice | Yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera due to inability of the liver to process bilirubin. |
Necrosis | Gray-to-black discoloration of skin due to skin death from a burn, ulcer, wound, or poor blood supply |
Vitiligo | Autoimmune disease in which melanocytes are slowly destroyed and patches of depigmentation appear. |