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med surge-Skin

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Alopecia   Loss of hair  
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Autograft   Surgical transplantation of any tissue from one part of the body to another on the same person.  
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Contracture   Shortening or tention of muscles that affects extension.  
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Excoriation   Loss of epidermis;linear,hollowed-out crusted area.(Ex.Abrasion or scratch,scabies.)  
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Pruritus   Itching  
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Macule,Freckles   Small,flat blemishes that are flush with skin surface.  
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Papules   Small,raised,solid skin lesions less than 1cm in diameter.(Ex.Wart(verruca)elevated moles,lichen planus.  
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Urticaria   Presence of wheals or hives in an allergic reaction.  
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Pediculosis   Lice infestation;a parasite disorder of the skin that is usually associated c poor living conditions and poor hygiene.  
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Keloid   Overgrowth of collagenous scar tissue at the sight of a wound.  
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Wheals   Round elevation of the skin;white in the center c pale red periphery.(Ex.Insect bite,urticaria,allergic reaction.  
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Verruca(wart)   A benign,viral,warty skin lesion c a rough papillomatous(nipple like)growth occuring in many forms.  
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Pustulant vesicle   Small,circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains pus.  
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Nevi   A pigmented,congenital skin blemish that is usually benign but can become cancerous.(Ex.birthmarks or moles)  
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Suppuration   Production of purulent material.  
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Tinea Capitis   Ringworm of the scalp.  
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Tinea Corporis   Ringworm of the body  
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Tinea Cruris   Jock itch  
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Tinea pedis   Athletes foot.  
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The skin,or integument,a major organ   Is the outer covering of the body,and together c its appendages-hair,nails and special glands.  
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Integumentary Dystem   Hair,nails and special glands makes up the integumentary system.  
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Although the skin covers the outside of the body,its main function is   Homeostasis and protection of the internal organs.  
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Functions of the skin   Pathogenic organisms,foreign substances,natural barrier against infection.  
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Functions of skin CONT...   Temperature regulation,prevention of dehydration,Excretion of waste products,Vit.D Synthesis.  
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Structure of the skin   Skin consist of two layers:the outer epidermis and inner dermis,or corium.  
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Herpes Zoster(SHINGLES)   Caused from the same virus that causes chicken pox.The virus causes inflamation of the spinal ganglia.  
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Shingles   Sometimes the virus may affect a single nerve such as trigeminal nerve.  
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Shingles    
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