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Disease and Conditions

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abscess   localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (characteristically a staphylococcal infection)  
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acne   inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads (comedos), inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. Usually associated w/ seborrhea; also called acne vulgaris  
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alopecia   partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease; commonly called baldness  
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Bowen disease   form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis; also called Bowen precancerous dermatosis  
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cellulitis   diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue  
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chloasma   pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots  
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comedo   typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin  
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dermatomycosis   infection of the skin caused by fungi  
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ecchymosis   skin discoloration consisting of large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow; commonly called a bruise  
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eczema   chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs and accompanied by intense itching (pruritis); also called atopic dermatitis  
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erythema   redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries  
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eschar   dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn  
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impetigo   bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated skin pustules that become crusted and rupture  
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keratosis   thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)  
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lentigo   small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in middle-aged or older person  
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pallor   unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin  
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pediculosis   infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear  
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petechia   minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin  
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pressure ulcer   inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in elderly bedridden persons; also known as decubitus ulcer  
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pruritus   intense itching  
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psoriasis   chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales and caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis  
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purpura   any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing eccymoses or petechiae  
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scabies   contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact  
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tinea   fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; also called ringworm  
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urticaria   allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives  
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verruca   epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include plantar warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts.  
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vitiligo   localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches  
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