-ad: toward

Cephalad- toward the head, commonly used to describe directional movement or anatomical orientation.

-al: Pertaining to 

Dermal- Pertaining to the skin, particularly the dermis layer, which contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue

-coccus: Berry-shaped

Staphylococcus- a type of berry-shaped bacterium that can cause skin infections such as boils, abscesses, or cellulitis. 

-cyte: Cell

Melanocyte- a pigment-producing cell in the skin responsible for producing melanin, which protects against UV radiation.

-ectomy: Excision

Lipectomy- surgical removal of fat, often performed for cosmetic reasons or to address localized fat deposits

-gen: substance that produces/causes, agent that produces/ causes

Pathogen- an agent, such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus, that causes diseases, including skin infections like impetigo

-genic: Producing, originating, causing

Carcinogenic- producing cancer, often describing substances like UV rays or tobacco that can lead to skin or other cancers

-ia: condition of, diseased state, abnormal state

Alopecia- A condition of hair loss that is associated with autoimmune diseases, genetic factors, or treatments like chemotherapy can cause.

-itis: inflammation

Dermatitis- inflammation of the skin, which may result from an allergic reaction, irritants, or infections.

-logist: a specialist who studies and treats

Dermatologist- A medical specialist who diagnoses and treats skin disorders such as acne, eczema, and skin cancer

-logy: Softening

Onychomalacia- softening of the nails, which can occur due to fungal infections or malnutrition

-oid: Resembling

Xanthoid- resembling yellow, often describing yellowish discolorations of the skin or lesions

-oma: tumor, swelling

Lipoma- a benign tumor composed of fatty tissue, often found under the skin

-opsy: View of, process of viewing

Biopsy- The process of removing tissue samples for microscopic examination to diagnose skin cancer or other diseases

-osis: Abnormal condition, increased numbers pertaining to blood

Erythrodermosis- A condition characterized by widespread redness and peeling of the skin, often linked to disorders such as eczema or psoriasis

-ous: pertaining to

Sebaceous- pertaining to sebum or oil, such as the sebaceous glands that produce skin oil

-pathy: diseases 

Dermatopathy- A disease of the skin, including conditions like psoriasis or eczema

-Plasia: development, growth, condition of formation

Hyperplasia- Excessive growth of cells or tissues, which may lead to benign skin growths.

-plasty: Surgical repair

Blepharoplasty- A surgical procedure to repair or reshape the eyelids, often performed to remove excess skin or correct drooping eyelids for functional or cosmetic purposes.

-rrhea: Flow

Seborrhea- excessive secretion of sebum, leading to leading to oily skin and dandruff

-rrhage,-rrhagia: excessive discharge

Hemorrhage- excessive bleeding, which may occur externally or internally

-stasis: stop, controlling, standing

Hemostasis: The stopping of blood flow, critical in wound healing.

-tome: an instrument used to cut

Dermatome: An instrument used to cut thin slices for grafting or diagnostic purposes.

-malacia: Softening

Onychomalacia- Softening of the nails, which can occur due to fungal infections or malnutrition