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MT - Integumentary S

Diseases of the Integumentary System

TermDefinition
Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin
Dermatoconiosis Abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust
Dermatofibroma Fibrous tumor of the skin
Hidradentis Inflammation of the sweat glands
Leiodermia condition of smooth skin
Onychocryptosis Abnormal condition of hidden or ingrown nail
Onychomalacia Softening of the nails
Onychomycosis abnormal condition of fungus in the nails
Onychophagia eating of the nails (nail biting)
Pachyderma thickening of the skin
Kaposi sarcoma cancerous condition starting as purple or brown papules on the lower extremities that spreads through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs. Seen a lot with AIDS.
Laceration torn, ragged-edged wound
Lesion any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease. Includes sores, wounds, ulcers, and tumors
Pediculosis invasion into the skin and hair by lice
Psoriasis chronic skin condition with red lesions and silvery scales
Rosacea disorder of the skin that produces erythema, papules, pustules, and broken blood vessels, usually occurring on the central area of the face in people older than 30
Scabies Skin infection caused by the itch mite. Papule eruptions from female mite burrowing and laying eggs. Severe itching.
Scleroderma chronic hardening of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs.
Shingles development of painful, inflamed blisters that follow the nerve routes; cause by the same virus that causes chickenpox
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