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Ringworm
common skin infection that is caused by a fungus.
Dermatitis
condition that causes skin to become red, swollen, and sore.
Papule
raised area of skin tissue.
Athletes foot
fungal infection on the foot.
Eczema
condition where patches of skin become rough and inflamed with blisters that cause itching and bleeding.
Skin Cancer
abnormal growth of cells in the epidermis.
Decubitus ulcer
Damage to an area of the skin caused by constant pressure over time.
Shingles
viral infection that causes a painful rash.
Malignant Melanoma
worst type of skin cancer.
Macule
discolored area of skin.
Ulcer
a break on the skin, lining of an organ, or on the surface of a tissue.
Scabies
an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite.
Vesicle
small fluid filled blister on the skin.
Pustule
a type of pimple
Impetigo
contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children
Warts
infection caused by viral infection
Burns
damage to the skin caused by the heat of something.
Fascia
thick connective tissue.
Psoriasis
skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches.
Alopec
loss or lack of hair.
Albin
white
Alopec
loss or lack of hair
Cutaneo
skin
Cyan
blue
Derma
skin
Fascia
thick connective tissue
Jaund
yellow
Lipo
fat
Melan
pigment or black
Ous
condition
Papill
projection
Sebac
oil
Stratum
layer of tissue
Thermia
temperature
Vascul
blood vessel
Acne vulgaris
chronic acne
Athletes foot
fungal infection on the foot
Burns
damage to the skin caused by the heat of something
First degree
burn that affects outer layer of the skin
Second degree
blister
Third degree
when a burn fully destroys the top layer of skin and the layers under it
Dermatitis
condition that causes skin to become red, swollen, and sore
Eczema
condition where patches of skin become rough and inflamed with blisters that cause itching and bleeding
Herpes
viral contagious infection
Impetigo
contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children
Psoriasis
skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches
Ringworm
common skin infection that is caused by a fungus
Scabies
an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite
Shingles
viral infection that causes a painful rash
Skin Cancer
abnormal growth of cells in the epidermis
Basal Cell
cell found in the base of the epidermis
Squamous Cell
flat cells that look like fish scales
Malignant Melanoma
worst type of skin cancer
Macule
discolored area of skin
Papule
raised area of skin tissue
Pustule
a type of pimple
Ulcer
A break on the skin, lining of an organ, or on the surface of a tissue
Decubitus ulcer
Damage to an area of the skin caused by constant pressure over time
Vesicle
small fluid-filled blister on the skin
Warts
infection caused by viral
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