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face-skin disorders

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what is an ulcer?   show
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show prickly heat: acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small red vesicle and accompanied by burning itching skin. It is caused by exposure to excessive heat.  
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what is hyperhidrosis?   show
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show sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor.  
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show chronic congestion appearing primarily on the cheeks and nose, characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels and the formation of papules and pustules.  
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show skin condition caused by an abnormal increase of secretion from the sebaceous glands.  
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what is milia?   show
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what are comedones?   show
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what is a scar (cicatrix)?   show
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show any thin plate of epidermal flakes dry or oily. ex. abnormal or excessive dandruff.  
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what is a keloid?   show
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what is a fissure?   show
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what is Exoriation?   show
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what is crust?   show
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show an itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours; caused by a blow, the bite of an insect, urticaria (skin allergy), or by the sting of a nettle. ex. hives and mosquito bites  
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show a skin allergy  
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what is a vesicle?   show
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show a swelling; an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells varying in size, shape and color. Nodule also referred to as tumors but are smaller.  
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show an abnormal, rounded, solid, lump above, within, or under the skin; larger than a papule.  
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what is a pustule?   show
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what is a papule?   show
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What is a macule?   show
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show a closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semi-fluid or morbid matter, above or below the skin.  
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show injury or damage that changes the structure or tissues or organs.  
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show large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger.  
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show foul smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet.  
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what is basal cell carcinoma?   show
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what is asteatosis?   show
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what is anhidrosis?   show
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what is albinism?   show
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show skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions.  
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show abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape.  
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show change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultra violet rays.  
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show milky-white spots (leukoderma) of the skin; acquired condition.  
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what is a hypertrophy?   show
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what is keratoma?   show
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show small, brownish spot of blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale, tan, to brown or blueish black.  
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show a small brown or fleshed colored out growth of the skin.  
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show technical term for wart; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis.  
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what is Malignant Melanoma?   show
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show type of skin cancer more serious that basal cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red papules of nodules.  
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show retin-a; prescription for acne.  
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show small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries; common name birthmark.  
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what is leukoderma?   show
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show technical term for freckles. small yellow to brown colored spots on skin exposed to sunlight and air.  
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show condition characterized by increase pigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated also called moth patches or liver spots  
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show skin disease characterized by red patches covered, with white silver scales usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back, rarely on face  
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show fever blister or cold sore; recurring viral infection.  
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show inflammatory painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions.  
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what is dermatitis?   show
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