Skin: The Integumentary System
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integumentary system | show 🗑
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sabaceous glands | show 🗑
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sweat glands | show 🗑
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show | Fibers are rodlike structures composed of tightly fused, dead protein cells filled with hard keratin. Helps control the loss of body heat.
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nail | show 🗑
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show | Used to describe the skin.
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epithelial tissues | show 🗑
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epidermis | show 🗑
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squamous epithelial tissue | show 🗑
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show | Scalelike
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keratin | show 🗑
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melanin | show 🗑
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show | Refers to light that is beyond the visible spectrum at the violet end.
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show | Also known as the CORIUM, is the thick layer of living tissue directly below the epidermis.
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show | Pertaining to touch.
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perception | show 🗑
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collagen | show 🗑
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show | Are found in the connective tissue of the drmis, respond to injury or infection by producing and releasing substance including heparin and histamine.
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show | Is released in response to injury, is an anticoagulant.
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show | Is released in response to allergens, causes itching and increased mucus secretion.
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show | Located just below the skin, connects the skin to the surface muscles.
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adipose | show 🗑
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cellulite | show 🗑
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show | Also known as FAT CELLS, are prodominant in the subcutaneous layer, where they manufacture and store large quantities of fat.
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show | Are located in the dermis layer of the skin and are closely associated with hair follicles.
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show | Is released through ducts opening into the hair follicles.
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show | Are modified sebaceous glands, are often classified with the integumentary system.
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sweat glands | show 🗑
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sweat | show 🗑
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pespiring | show 🗑
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hidrosis | show 🗑
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show | The sacs that hold the root of the hair fibers.
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show | Also known as the ERECTOR MUSCLES, are tiny muscle fibers attached to the hair follicles that cause the hair to stand erect.
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show | Is translucent, is closely molded to the surface of the underlying tissues.
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show | Joins the nail body to the underlying connective tissue, nourishes the nail.
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free edge | show 🗑
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cuticle | show 🗑
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lunula | show 🗑
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show | Fastens the nail to the finger or toe by fitting into a groove in the skin.
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show | Specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin.
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show | Also known as PLASTIC SURGEON, specializes in the surgical restoration and reconstruction of body structures.
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show | Is a chronic inflammatory disease that is characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin in or near the sebadeous glands.
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show | Is a lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle.
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show | Is a cyst of a sebaceous gland that contains yellow, fatty material.
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show | Is any of several common skin conditions in which there is an overproduction of the sebum.
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seborrheic dermatitis | show 🗑
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seborrheic keratosis | show 🗑
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show | Is the condition of lacking or being without sweat.
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hyperhidrosis | show 🗑
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show | Means profuse, but not necessarily excessive, sweating.
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show | Also known as HEAT RASH/PRICKLY HEAT, is an inflammation caused by trapped sweat.
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hirsutism | show 🗑
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show | Also known as BALDNESS, is the partial or complete loss of hair.
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show | Is an autoimmune disorder in which there are well-defined bald areas, usually on the scalp or face.
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alopecia capitis totalis | show 🗑
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alopecia universalis | show 🗑
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show | Is a condition in which the hair thins in the front and on the sides and sometimes the crown.
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show | Is a common hair loss patter in men, with the hairline receding from the front to the back until only a horseshoe-shaped area of hair remains in the back and on the temples.
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show | Is abnormal curving of the nails that is often accompanied by enlargement of the fingertips.
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show | Also known as SPOON NAIL, is a malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave or scooped out.
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show | Also known as ONYCHITIS, is an inflammation of the matrix of the nail.
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show | Means ingrown toenail.
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show | Is any fungal infection of the nail.
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anychophagia | show 🗑
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show | Is an acuter or chronic infection of the skin fold at the margin of a nail.
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show | Is usually caused by an injury, is a collection of blood trapped in the tissues under a nail.
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show | Is an inherited deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes due to abnormality in production of melanin.
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show | Also known as MELASMA/MASK OF PREGNANCY, is a pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on the face.
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show | Is any disorder of the pigmentation of the skin or hair.
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melanosis | show 🗑
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show | Is a condition in which a loss of melanocytes results in whitish areas of skin bordered by normally pigmented areas.
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lesion | show 🗑
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show | Is an injury that does not break the skin and is characterized by swelling.
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show | Is a collection of dried serum and cellular debris.
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ecchymosis | show 🗑
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macule | show 🗑
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nevi | show 🗑
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show | Atypical moles that may develop into skin cancer.
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show | Is a small, solid bump like a cyst.
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show | Is a small, solid, raised skin lesion that is less than 0.5cm in diameter.
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petachiae | show 🗑
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plaque | show 🗑
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show | Is a flaking or dry patch made up of excess dead epidermal cells.
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verrucae | show 🗑
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plantar warts | show 🗑
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show | Is a smooth, slightly elevated, swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin and usually is accompanied by itching.
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abscess | show 🗑
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bulla | show 🗑
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show | Is a closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material.
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pustule | show 🗑
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vesicle | show 🗑
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abrasion | show 🗑
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fissure | show 🗑
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show | Is a torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut.
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show | Is a deep hole made by a sharp object such as a nail.
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ulcer | show 🗑
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decubitus ulcer | show 🗑
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port-wine stain | show 🗑
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show | This dark, reddish purple growth is a benign tumor made up of newly form blood vessels. Is a soft, raised birthmark.
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show | Is an inflammation of the upper layers of skin.
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show | Is a localized allergic response caused by contact with an irritant or allergen.
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dermatosis | show 🗑
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show | Is an acute or chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, visicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabes, and possibly itching.
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show | Is any redness of the skin such as a nervous blush, inflammation, or mild sunburn.
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show | Also known as SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS(SLE), is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk.
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lipedema | show 🗑
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pruritus | show 🗑
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psoriasis | show 🗑
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show | Is a condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin that couses spontaneous bruising.
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show | Is a chronic condition of unknown cause that produces redness, tiny pimples, and broken blood vessels.
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scleroderm | show 🗑
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show | Also known as HIVES, is a skin condition characterized by localized areas of swelling accompanied by itching that is associated with an allergic reaction.
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show | Is excessivley dry skin.
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carbuncle | show 🗑
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show | Is a diffuse infection of connective tissue with severe inflammation within the layers of the skin.
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show | Means widespread.
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furuncles | show 🗑
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show | Is tissue necrosis(death) that is usually associated with a loss of circulation.
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show | Is decay that produces foul-smelling odors.
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show | Is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture.
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show | Also known as RINGWORM, is a fungal skin disease affeting different areas of the body.
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show | Is found on the scalps of children.
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show | Also known as althletes food, is found between the toes and on the feet.
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show | Also known as JOCK ITCH, is found in the genital area.
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dermatomycosis | show 🗑
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infestation | show 🗑
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show | Is a skin infection caused by an infestation with the itch mite.
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show | Is an infestation with lice.
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show | Is an infestation with head lice.
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show | Is an infestation with body lice.
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show | Is an infestation with lice in the pubic hair and pubic region.
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show | Is a thickening of part of the skin on the hands or feet caused by repeated rubbing.
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clavus/corn | show 🗑
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show | Is a normal scar resultin from the healing of a wound.
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show | Normally forms during the healing of a wound to create what will become scar tissue.
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granuloma | show 🗑
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show | Is an abnormally raised or thickened scar that is usually smooth and shiny.
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keratosis | show 🗑
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show | Is a benign fatty deposit under the skin that causes a bump.
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show | Is a benign epithelial tumor that projects from the surrounding surface.
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show | Is a general term used most commonly to describe a mushroomlike growth from the surface of a mucous membrane, such as a polyp in the nose.
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rhinophyma | show 🗑
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skin tags | show 🗑
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actinic keratosis | show 🗑
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show | Is a malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis.
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show | Is a benign or malignant tumor originating in the epidermis that may occur on the skin or mucous membranes.
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malignant melanoma | show 🗑
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squamous cell carcinoma | show 🗑
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burn | show 🗑
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show | Is the removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis.
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show | A piece, but not all, of the tumor or lesion is removed.
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excisional biopsy | show 🗑
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needle biopsy | show 🗑
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exfoliative cytology | show 🗑
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show | Blocks out the harmful ultraviolet B(UVB) rays is sometimes measured in terms of the stregth of the sun protection factor(SPF).
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cauterization | show 🗑
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show | Is the removal of material from the surface by scraping.
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chmical peel | show 🗑
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show | Is the destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells, such as warts or tumors, through the application of extreme cold, often by using liquid nitrogen.
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debridement | show 🗑
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show | Is a form of abrasio involving the use of revolving wire brushes or sandpaper.
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incision and drainage(I&D) | show 🗑
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Mohs' chemosurgery | show 🗑
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laser | show 🗑
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show | Is treated by using a carbon dioxide laser to reshape the nose by vaporizing the excess tissue.
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port-wine stain | show 🗑
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tattoos | show 🗑
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show | Also known as a LID LIFT, is the surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids.
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show | Also known as SKIN GRAFT, is the replacement of damaged skin with tissue taken from a donor site on the patient's body.
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lipectomy | show 🗑
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show | Is the surgical removal of fat beneath the skin with the aid of suction.
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rhytidectomy | show 🗑
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show | Used in the treatment of spider veins(small veins that can be seen through the skin), involves injecting a sclerosing solution(saline solution)into the ein being treated.
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