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Raised, inflamed, papule with a white of yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion.
Pustule
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while healing.
Crust
Skin elevation that contains no fluid.
Papule
Also known as a whitehead, a bump just under the skin's surface.
Closed comedo
_____ _____ is a recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore.
Herpes simplex 1
A small brown of flesh-colored skin outgrowth.
Skin tag
_____ to _____ percent of aging skin symptoms are caused by the accumulated effects of damaging rays from the sun.
80 to 85
Structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury.
Lesions
Open skin lesion or mucous membrane of the body accompanied by loss of skin depth and possible weeping of fluids or pus.
Ulcer
Flat spot or discoloration on the skin.
Macule
Tiny benign keratin filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis.
Milia
_______ is a contagious bacterial infection characterized by weeping lesions.
Impetigo
A rare genetic condition characterized by the absence of melanin pigment in the body.
Albinism
Least common, but most dangerous form of skin cancer.
Malignant melanoma
Lesions that are a different color than the surrounding skin and can be flat or raised above the skin surface.
Primary lesions
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching and scraping.
Excoriation
Large blister containing a watery fluid.
Bulla
Also known as blackhead, a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum.
Open comedo
Also known as pink eye.
Conjunctivitis
A hereditary condition that causes hypopigmentation spots and splotches on the skin that often appear milky white.
Vitiligo
Most common and least severe skin cancer.
Basal cell carcinoma
An uncomfortable inflammatory skin disease that is often chronic.
Eczema
Lesion characterized by accumulation of material on the skin surface, such as crust of scab.
Secondary lesions
This primary lesion is an example of a freckle or age spot.
Macule
A chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and the nose.
Rosacea
______ is a skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver white scales and is usually found on the scalp.
Psoriasis
Acne bacteria that cannot survive in the presence of oxygen means its ______.
Anaerobic
More serious than basal cell carcinoma, characterized by scaly red or pink papules or nodules.
Squamous cell carcinoma
A deficiency in perspiration of the inability to sweat.
Anhidrosis
Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.
Fissure
Any type of irregular mass varying in size, shape, and color.
Tumor
A skin condition caused by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
Seborrheic dermatitis
______ an acquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis.
Keratoma
Also known as a birthmark.
Neves
A skin inflammation caused by contact with certain chemicals or substances.
Contact dermatitis