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Diagnosis/ Pathology

Chapter 3

TermDefinition
General Skin Changes
Decubitus Ulcer Bed sore
Dermatosis Skin condition
Dermopathy Skin disease
Atopic Dermatitis A chronic dry inflammatory disease characterized by itching.
Hypertrichosis Excessive growth of hair
Ichthyosis A condition in the skin is dry and scaly resembling fish scales.
Postpartum Alopecia Baldness experienced by woman after a pregnancy.
Psoriasis Skin condition characterized by patches of itchy, red, scaly skin.
Sclerodermatitis Inflammation of skin accompanied by thickening and hardening.
Scleronychia Thickening and hardening of nails
Xanthosis Yellowing of the skin
Oncology
Actinic Keratosis Horny skin condition caused by sun exposure
Basal Cell Carcinoma Cancerous tumor of basal skin cells
Hidradenoma Tumor of sweat glands
Malignant Cutaneous Neoplasm Harmful new formation of the skin
Malignant Melanoma Harmful tumor of melanin cells
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cancerous tumor of squamous skin cells
Infections
Acne Vulgaris Inflammation of the skin follicles
Dermatomycosis A fungal skin infection
Hidradenitis Inflammation of sweat glands
Impetigo Highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin
Mycodermatitis Inflammation of the skin caused by fungus
Mycosis Fungal condition
Onychodystrophy Poor nourishment (and development) of the nail
Onychomycosis Fungal infection of the nail
Tinea Fungal condition often called "ringworm" due to its circular appearance
Trichomycosis Fungal condition of the hair
Inflammations
Actinic Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin caused by sun exposure
Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin
Seborrheic Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin caused by discharge of oil (sebum)
Steatitis Inflammation of fat tissue
Burns
First-Degree Burn Burn affecting only the epidermis or superficial layer of skin
Second-Degree Burn Deeper burn affecting both the epidermis and dermis
Third-Degree Burn Deep burn affecting the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer
Fourth-Degree Burn Deep burn affecting not just all layers of the skin but also underlying tissues like muscle, fascia, or bone
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