Acne
chronic papular and pastular eruption of the skin with increased production of sebum
Alopecia
absence of hair from areas where it normally grows
Basal Cell Carcinoma
malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis
Burns
injury to tissues caused by heat contact
Cellulitis
diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling
Crust
collection of dried serum and cellular debris
Cyst
thick-walled, closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material
Ecchymosis
bluish-purplish mark on the skin
Eczema
inflammatory skin disease with erythematous, papulorvesicular lesions
Erosion
wearing away or loss epidermis
Exanthematous Viral Disease
rash of the skin due to viral infection
Fissure
groove or cracked-like sore
Impetigo
bacterial inflammatory skin disease characterized by vesicles, pustules, and crusted-over lesions
Urticaria
acute allergic reaction in which red, round wheals appear on the skin; hives
Macule
flat lesion measuring less than 1 cm in diameter
Melanoma
a tumor of melanin forming cells
Nodule
solid, round or oval elevated lesion 1 cm or more in diameter
Papule
small, solid elevation of the skin (<1 cm)
Petechial
small, pinpoint hemorrhage
Polyp
growth extending from the surface of mucous membrane
Pruritus
itching
Psoriasis
chronic, recurrent dermatosis marked by itchy, scaly, red plaques covered by silvery gray scales
Pustule
papule containing pus
Scabies
contagious, parasitic infection of the skin with intense pruritus
Scleroderma
chronic progressive disease of the skin and internal organs with hardening and shrinking of connective tissue
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
malignant tumor of the squamous epithelial cell of the epidermis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
chronic inflammatory disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs
Tinea
infection of the skin caused by fungus
Ulcer
open sore on the skin or mucous membranes
Vesicle
small collection of clear fluid
Vitiligo
loss of pigment in areas of the skin
Wheal
smooth, swollen papule or plaque that is redder or paler than surrounding skin