Word Parts
cutane/o
Skin
lip/o
fat or lipids
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A skin condition resulting from the destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes and causing irregular patches of white skin.
vitiligo
A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises due to a missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin.
albinism
A cluster of connected furuncles (boils).
carbuncle
A form of persistent or recurring dermatitis characterized by redness, itching, and dryness with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding.
eczema
derm
Skin
melan/o
Dark or black.
Surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin; also known as a lid lift.
blepharoplasty
The partial or complete loss of hair, most commonly on the scalp; also known as baldness.
alopecia
An acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues.
cellulitis
Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation
erythema
pil/o
Hair
myc/o
Fungus
The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and promote healing.
debridement
Definition:A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter; plural, bullae.
bulla
Inflammation of the skin.
dermatitis
Inflammation of the hair follicles that is especially common on the limbs and in the beard area on men.
folliculitis
onych/o
Fingernails or toenails
rhytid/o
Wrinkle
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An autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk. This condition also attacks the connective tissue in other body systems, especially in the joints.
systemic lupus erythematosus
A noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle.
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comedo
street name: blackhead
Profuse, but not necessarily excessive, sweating.
diaphoresis
A swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.
hematoma
hidr/o
sweat
hirsut/o
Hairy or rough
The surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the face for the elimination of wrinkles
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rhytidectomy
Street name: facelift
A precancerous skin lesion that occurs on sun-damaged skin.
actinic keratosis
A large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin
ecchymosis
Large, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands
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furuncles
street name: boils