Diseases of glands Word Scramble
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| Gland | Disease | Definition |
| Sebaceous Glands | Acne vulgaris | Chronic skin condition of adolescence; sebum hardens and blocks hair follicles, producing comedos. |
| Sebaceous Glands | Rosacea | Chronic skin condition of middle age; skin has blotchy erythema and dilated blood vessels. |
| Sebaceous Glands | Seborrhea. | Overproduction of sebum at any time other than adolescence; results in alternating oily areas and dry, scaly skin |
| Sweat Glands | Anhidrosis | Congenital absence of sweat glands; no sweat is produced and heat is intolerable. |
| Sweat Glands | Diaphoresis | Profuse sweating; may indicate a serious underlying condition like myocardial infarction, hyperthyroidism, or drug withdrawal. |
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