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Diagnostic, Symptomatic, and Related Terms

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abscess   localized collection of pus at the site of an infection  
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acne   Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin  
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Alopecia   partial or complete loss of hair  
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cellulitis   widespread, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue  
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Comedo   Typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris  
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Dermatomycosis   Infection of the skin caused by fungi  
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ecchymmosis   skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area (a bruise)  
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eczema   Chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly itching  
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erythema   redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries  
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eschar   damaged tissue following a severe burn  
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impetigo   Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture  
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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   skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in on position that prevents blood flow to the tissues  
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pruritus   intense itching  
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tinea   fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected  
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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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vitiligo   localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches  
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skin test (ST)   Any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient's sensitivity to it  
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Intradermal skin test   Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens  
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Patch skin test   Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested  
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Scratch skin test   Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin  
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Biopsy   representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination  
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Chemical Peel   Chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses  
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Debridement   Removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents  
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Dermabrasion   Rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away (abrade) the epidermis  
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cryosurgery   use of subfreezing temperature to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue  
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Incision and Drainage (I&D)   Process of cutting through a lesion such as an abscess and draining its contents  
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Skin graft   Surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site  
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allograft   Transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person  
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Autograft   Transplantation of healthy tissue from on site to another site in the same individual  
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Synthetic   Transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern  
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xenograft   Transplantation from a foreign donor usually a pig and transferred to a human  
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Albino   absence of pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair  
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