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Integumentary
The organ system that includes the skin and its accessory organs such as hair, nails, and glands.
Epidermis
The outermost layer of skin, made up of five layers.
Dermis
The layer beneath the epidermis that contains connective tissue, hair follicles, and glands.
Subcutaneous Layer (Hypodermis)
The layer of fat and connective tissue beneath the dermis.
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin, often resulting in rash or irritation.
Microneedling
A minimally invasive procedure that stimulates collagen and elastin production in the skin.
Ecchymosis
A small bruise caused by blood leaking from broken blood vessels into the tissues.
Purpura
Red or purple spots that are larger than petechiae but smaller than ecchymoses, usually measuring between 4 and 10 mm.
Keratin
A fibrous protein that forms the main structural component of hair, nails, and skin.
Sebaceous Cyst (Steatoma)
sebaceous cyst
Alopecia
The medical term for hair loss or baldness.
Onychocryptosis
An ingrown toenail condition where the edges of the nail grow into the surrounding skin.
Macule
A small flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised nor depressed.
Papule
A small, solid, circumscribed elevation on the skin.
Herpes Zoster
Also known as shingles, it is an acute viral infection that causes painful vesicular eruptions along nerve pathways.
Eczema
An inflammatory skin condition characterized by redness, itching, and the presence of vesicles or scabs.
Tinea
A chronic fungal infection of the skin characterized by scaling, itching, and sometimes painful lesions.
Dermabrasion
dermabrasion
Pachyderma
Thickened skin with deep folds.
Dermatosis
Any skin disease or condition.
Dermoplasty
A surgical procedure for the reconstruction or repair of skin.
Dermatosis
Any skin disease or condition, which can encompass a variety of disorders.
Dermabrasion
A skin resurfacing procedure, good for acne scars, pox marks, and scars from accidents.
Dermatomycosis
A fungal infection of the skin.
Epidermolysis
A loosened state of the epidermis that causes the skin to blister easily.
Pachyderma
Thickened skin with deep folds.
Ichthyosis
A condition characterized by thick and scaly skin, often congenital due to genetic mutation, with fish like appearance.
Petechiae
Small red or purple spots on the skin, less than 4 mm in size, caused by bleeding under the skin.
Purpura
Red or purple spots on the skin, measuring between 4 and 10 mm.
Solar (Actinic) Keratosis
A rough, scaly spot on skin damaged by the sun, which can lead to skin cancer.
Hidradenitis
Inflammation of sweat glands causing painful lumps.
Anhidrosis
Inability to sweat.
Hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating.
Onychia
An infection or inflammation of the nail bed.
Onychocryptosis
Ingrown toenail causing pain and inflammation.
Onychauxis
overgrowth
Onychomycosis
a fungal infection of the nails.
Onychophagia
the habit of compulsively biting one's nails.
Onychorrhexis
brittle nails that split or break easily.
Nail clubbing
enlargement and rounding of the fingertips and nails.
Paronychia
an infection of the skin around the nails.
Anonychia
the absence of nails on fingers or toes.
Pachyonychia
a condition characterized by thickened nails, often associated with genetic disorders.
