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integumentary system
dieases
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acne | infected pimples caused by over secretion of sebum, occurs most often on the face, back and shoulders, treatment includes frequent cleansing, antibiotics and exposure to ultraviolet light. |
| athlete foot | a fungus infection on the feet that causes cracking of the skin and a burning sensation. |
| basal cell carcinoma | most common kind of skin cancer, begins as a shiny bump and grows slowly |
| furuncle | an abscessed hair follicle caused by a bacterial infection. |
| Callous | thickened area of epidermis from pressure or friction |
| Cyst | fluid-filled sac in the skin. |
| Dermatitis | an inflammation of the dermis characterized by redness and swelling, usually treated with hydrocortisone cream. |
| Eczema | a red, itching inflammation of the skin, caused by several different factors including heredity, allergies, infections and nerves. |
| Fissure | crack in the skin |
| Hives | white or red elevated areas in the skin, caused by an accumulation of fluid under the skin, may be triggered by allergies. |
| impetigo | small, pus-filled blisters appear on the skin, the blisters burst and form a crust, caused by bacteria, it is highly contagious. |
| Keratosis | dry, red, rough patches on the skin caused by exposure to sunlight. |
| Malignant melanoma | least common but most dangerous skin cancer, may begin as a mole. |
| Psoriasis | a congenital, chronic disease of the skin, characterized by white, flaky patches on the skin, condition may flare up due to poor nutrition, stress or hormones. |
| Ringworm | raised, round sores on the skin, sores are red on the outside and white on the inside, caused by a fungus, it is highly contagious. |
| Shingles | a painful skin condition caused by the herpes zoster virus, it is a form of chicken pox and is usually found in people over 50, characterized by burning blisters which break and become crusted and infected. |
| Squamous cell carcinoma | skin cancer which begins as a red patch with well-defined outlines, usually develops on the face, lips or ears. |
| Tinea versicolor | a fungus infection of the skin, skin does not tan when exposed to sunlight. |
| Ulceration | an open, non-healing sore on the skin. |
| Vitiligo | loss of skin pigmentation |
| Wart | a viral infection of the epidermis, results in a raised area that persists for 2-18 months. |
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