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integumentary system   an organ system, including skin, nails, and hair, that protects the body from exposure to harmful pathogens and harsh substances as well as helping to regulate body temperature  
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skin   outer covering on the body that protects it from harmful pathogens and substances; the largest body organ (see also integumentary system)  
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epidermis   the outermost layer of the skin which is made up of dead and dried cells generated from the dermis  
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dermis   the living, functioning layer of skin where hair follicles and nail beds form, arteries and veins circulate blood, and nerves provide sensation  
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hair follicle   hair follicle  
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nail bed   the layer of cells at the base of a fingernail or toenail  
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melanocyte   a pigment-producing cell in the skin, hair, and eyes  
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sweat gland   small, tubular structures found within and under the skin that produce watery secretions, including pheromones and other odorous material  
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sebaceous gland   glands that secrete oil for hair and skin lubrication  
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ceruminous gland   glands found in the ear canal that release waxy material  
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subcutaneous tissue   the innermost layer of the skin that connects the dermis to underlying organs and tissues  
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natural skin aging   a process that involves the loss of collagen and elastin causing fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, and sagging of the skin  
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collagen   the main protein of skin, tendons, cartilage, bone, and connective tissue  
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elastin   an elastic protein that functions in the connective tissue  
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intrinsic aging   the natural process of chronological aging of the skin  
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extrinsic aging   the process of skin aging due to external factors such as sun exposure, air pollutants, smoking, and skin irritation  
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lesions   injuries to the skin caused by external factors, genetic predisposition, or a combination of the two  
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actinic keratosis   a precancerous condition characterized by a small, rough spot occurring on skin that has been chronically exposed to the sun  
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squamous cell carcinoma   a type of cancer found on the surface of the skin  
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basal cell carcinoma   a common type of skin cancer in which the cancer cells resemble the basal cells of the epidermis  
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melanoma   a fast-growing skin cancer affecting the melanocytes, a pigment-producing cell  
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“ABCDs”   a guide to the signs of skin cancer; A is for asymmetry; B is for border irregularity; C is for color variation; D is for diameter  
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sun exposure   the exposure to radiation from the sun  
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ultraviolet radiation   invisible radiation produced by the sun that causes skin damage  
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sunscreen   products applied to the skin to limit skin expopsure to ultraviolet radiation  
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sun block   products applied to the skin to completely occlude ultraviolet light from reaching the dermis  
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Sun Protection Factor (SPF)   the estimated amount of resistance to burning that a product provides  
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acne   a skin condition where pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads appear due to the overproduction of sebum  
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sebum   an oily secretion produced from glands around hair follicles  
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pimple   a small, inflamed elevation of the skin  
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blackhead   a hair follicle filled with bacteria and sebum capped with a blackened mass of skin debris  
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whitehead   a tiny epidermal cyst-like mass with a narrow or obstructed opening on the skin surface  
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nodular acne   a severe form of acne causing deep cysts that permanently damage the dermis layer of the skin (see also acne vulgaris)  
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acne vulgaris   a severe form of acne causing deep cysts that permanently damage the dermis layer of the skin(see also nodular acne)  
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rosacea   a chronic inflammatory disorder seen in adults characterized by redness, visible surface blood vessels, and raised bumps or pustules on the face and cheeks  
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dandruff   a malfunction of the oil-producing glands around hair follicles on the scalp causing layers of the epidermis to flake off  
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topical acne agent   products applied on the skin to control mild acne; may be used in combination with oral agents  
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benzoyl peroxide   a bleaching agent used for the treatment of acne that promotes cell turnover in follicles  
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salicylic acid   a topical keratolytic agent used to treat acne  
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keratolytic   an agent that breaks down and peels off dead skin cells, preventing them from clogging pores  
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retinoids   a vitamin A derivative that is needed for vision, growth, bone formation, reproduction, immune system function, and skin health; a class of drugs used for acne and reducing signs of intrinsic aging of the skin  
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iPLEDGE   a special distribution program approved by the U.S. FDA intended to prevent the use of isotretinoin during pregnancy due to the high risk of birth defects  
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selenium sulfide   an active ingredient used most in dandruff products  
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pyrithione zinc   an active ingredient used most in dandruff products  
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coal tar   a messy and odorous substance used in dandruff products  
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dermatophyte   a fungus that causes skin infections  
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tinea   a dermatophyte that causes ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch  
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ringworm   a fungal infection on the surface of the skin  
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athlete’s foot   a fungal infection that affects the feet; related to ring worm  
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jock itch   a fungal infection of skin in the groin area that cause an itchy rash  
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herpes simplex virus type 1   a herpes virus that causes cold sores  
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herpes zoster   a herpes virus that causes shingles and chickenpox  
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shingles   an inflammation and reemergence of a systemic viral infection that affects nerve pathways near the skin and manifests as painful skin lesions  
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genital herpes   a sexually transmitted disease that manifests in chancre sores on the skin  
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human papilloma virus (HPV)   a virus that causes genital warts and has been linked to cervical cancer in women  
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impetigo   a skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus  
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topical antibiotics   medicines applied to the skin to kill or stop the growth of bacteria in cuts or scrapes, impetigo, and diaper rash  
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lice   parasitic insects that use the human body as a host  
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head lice   parasitic insects passed from person to person through direct contact or by sharing hats, hairbrushes/combs, clothing, or sometimes bedding  
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pubic lice   parasitic insects passed only through sexual contact  
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scabies   insects that burrow into the epidermal layer of the skin and feed on cellular material  
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pediculicide   a drug used to kill lice  
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scabicides   a drug used to kill scabies  
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lindane   the lotion form of the drug is used to kill scabies; shampoo form is used for lice  
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pyrethrin   a drug used to kill head lice  
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permethrin   a drug used to treat either lice or scabies  
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hair loss   the thinning and loss of hair  
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androgenic alopecia   a common type of hair loss where the hair follicles shrink in size and produce finer hair; male pattern baldness  
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alopecia areata   a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting hair follicles and may cause areas of complete hair loss  
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dermatitis   an itchy, inflamed skin condition that can be caused by a variety of factors  
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pruritic   itching  
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contact dermatitis   an itchy, inflamed skin condition due to exposure to irritants or allergenic substances  
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seborrheic dermatitis   an inflamed skin condition characterized by a greasy, scaly area on the skin that is sometimes colored red, brown, or yellow (see also cradle cap)  
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cradle cap   an inflamed skin condition characterized by a greasy, scaly area on the skin that is sometimes colored red, brown, or yellow (see also seborrheic dermatitis)  
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atopic dermatitis   a chronic skin condition that causes dry, flaky, red skin that is very itchy (see also eczema)  
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eczema   a chronic skin condition that causes dry, flaky, red skin that is very itchy (see also atopic dermatitis)  
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psoriasis   an immunologic condition affecting T cell activity in the skin  
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diaper rash   a skin irritation that occurs when skin remains wet for long periods of time and tissue breakdown allows bacteria on the surface to gain entry to deeper tissues  
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calamine   a lotion used to treat mild itching from insect bites, rashes, hives, poison ivy or oak, and other allergic reactions  
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topical corticosteroids   anti-inflammatory drugs applied to the skin that work by inhibiting redness, swelling, itching, and pain in the dermal layer of the skin  
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hypothalamus-pituitary axis (HPA) suppression   appetite changes, weight gain, fat redistribution, fluid retention, and insomnia often caused by systemic absorption of corticosteroids that suppress normal feedback mechanisms of the pituitary and hypothalmus  
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calcineurin inhibitors   a class of immunomodulator drugs that work by inhibiting T cell activation, which prevents release of chemical mediators that promote inflammation  
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vitamin D analog   a compound that has a similar structure and chemical make-up of vitamin D; regulates skin cell growth and developmet; used for psoriasis  
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wound   a break in body tissue due to external factors  
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decubitus ulcer   severe wounds that involve tissue damage through the epidermis and dermis layers (see also pressure sores)  
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pressure sore   severe wound caused by friction or constant pressure that involves tissue damage through the epidermis and dermis layers (see also decubitus ulcer)  
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bedsore   ulcers caused by constant pressure applied to an area of skin (see pressure sore), usually from lying down in one position for a long time  
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debridement   the cleaning of a wound and removal of necrotic (dead) tissue  
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regranulation   the process of building new skin layers over a wound area  
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burn   wounds caused by heat and thermal injury or by electrical and chemical sources  
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photosensitivity   an excessive response to solar exposure, wherein skin easily burns after a short time in the sun  
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drug allergy   the hypersensitive response of the immune system to a medication  
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urticaria (hives)   an allergic skin reaction that producse red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes  
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anaphylaxis   a severe and potentially fatal allergic reaction to drug therapy, causing airway swelling and affecting one’s ability to breathe  
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome   a potentially life-threatening skin reaction which begins as a rash and, if not treated, can cause a condition in which layers of skin slough off, exposing vulnerable tissues beneath; side effect of some drugs  
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heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)   an allergic reaction to the anticoagulant heparin which causes a drop in platelet count in the blood, but first manifests as a rash on the trunk and/or upper legs  
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lanolin   a wool grease added as a moisturizer to creams and lotions  
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cocoa butter   a vegetable fat made from cocoa beans added as a moisturizer to creams and lotions  
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vegetable/seed oils   an oil added as a moisturizer to creams and lotions  
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vitamin E   an antioxidant that protects cells against the effects of free radicals; has been used for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetic neuropathy  
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vitamin A   a fat-soluble vitamin that helps promote and maintain healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucous membranes, skin, and good vision  
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vitamin D   a vitamin that is important in calcium metabolism and is sometimes added to moisturizers to promote skin health and healing  
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aloe vera   an active compound that has several proven healing and anti-inflammatory properties; used for healing burns and minor wounds  
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stratum corneum   the outermost layer of the epidermis  
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stratum spinosum   the outermost layer of the epidermis characterized by the presence of prickle cells  
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stratum germinativum   the deepest layer of the epidermis  
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fascia   a band of tissue below the skin; made of connective tissue between the skin and underlying muscles  
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adipose tissue   fat cells located below the skin  
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ultraviolet radiation type A   invisible radiation produced by the sun that produces tanning, but can burn with prolonged exposure  
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ultraviolet radiation type B   invisible radiation produced by the sun that can lead to burning  
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“rule of 9s”   the process of dividing the surface area of the burned skin by dividing the body into major sections, each representing approximately 9% of total surface area  
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first-degree burn   a superficial burn resulting in damage of the surface epidermal layers, causing redness and possibly peeling, but no blisters  
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second-degree burn   a burn resulting in damage of the epidermis and dermis skin layers, causing redness, blisters, swelling, pain, and possible scarring  
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third-degree burn   a burn resulting in destruction of epidermis and dermis layers, with possible damage to tissue underneath; permanent scarring is problematic and sensory nerve endings are typically damaged or destroyed  
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