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| An erosion or ulcer that is eating or gnawing away tissue. |
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| An infection or inflammation of the hair follicles. |
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| A condition that causes a burning or tingling sensation followed by the development of genital lesions. |
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| A common skin condition that occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. |
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| Produces sebum, which acts to protect the body from dehydration and the possible absorption of harmful substances. |
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| A highly aggressive cancer that tends to spread to other parts of the body. |
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| An inherited disorder that causes the absence of melanin in skin, hair, and eyes. |
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| A highly contagious disorder of the skin caused by the scabies mite or human itch mite. |
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| Sometimes called ringworm. |
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| The most common form of skin cancer; most often caused by overexposure to the sun. |
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| Coiled, ball-shaped structures that are located in the dermis or subcutaneous layers. |
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| A protective pigmentation that guards the body against the sun's ultraviolet rays. |
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| Also known as the nail bed. |
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| The middle layer of skin; often referred to as the "true skin". |
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| Excessive growth of the stratum corneum layer of the epidermis. |
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| Bacteria arriving from a distant source via the bloodstream. |
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| Cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives the skin color. |
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| The crescent-shaped white area at the base of the nail. |
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| A boil that is actually an abscess of a hair follicle and the adjacent subcutaneous tissues. |
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| More commonly referred to as "jock itch" |
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| An inflammatory condition of sebaceous or oil glands caused by an increase in sebum. |
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| An allergic reaction of the skin caused by irritating substances. |
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| A chronic skin condition caused by an allergic reaction on the skin. |
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| Also known as "athlete's foot" |
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| A skin infection caused by bacteria. |
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| Small blisters associated with contact dermititis. |
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| The redness associated with cellulitis. |
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| A fungus found on the head. |
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| A collection of furuncles. |
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| Divided into 4 layers or strata. |
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| Thought to be caused by a build up of dead skin cells. |
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| An area of thickened skin that does not have an identifiable border. |
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| A malignant tumor that affects the middle layer of skin. |
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| Also known as leukoderma. |
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| A type of infection caused by viruses in the HPV family. |
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| Often referred to as a hypertrophic scar. |
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| A disorder primarily of the facial skin, often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. |
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| Baldness or loss of hair. |
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| Also known as sweat glands. |
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| An infestation of lice in the form of eggs, larvae, or adult lice. |
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| A condition of thick abnormal hair growth that affects men and women, although women are more commonly affected by and diagnosed with the disorder. |
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| An acute spreading bacterial infection below the surface of the skin. |
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