Inflammation of the mucous membrane around the eye sue to chemical, bacterial, or virus causes.
What is Conjunctivitis
100
Small outgrowths or extensions of the skin that look like flaps: they are benign are are common under the arm or on the neck from friction or where skin is rubbed together.
What is Skin tag
100
A term for hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often during pregnancy or with birth control. "Pregnancy Mask"
What is Melasma
100
An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin: acute or chronic nature, with dry or moist lesions.
What is Eczema
200
A small elevation on the skin that contains NO fluids, but may develop into a pustule.
What is Papule
200
Bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children; characterized by clusters of small blisters or crusty leasions filled with bacteria.
What is Impetigo
200
Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus, Also know as a Wart.
What is Verruca
200
A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries. Also know as a birthmark.
What is Nevus
200
the medical term for itching
What is Pruitis
300
A crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. Like Chapped lips or hands
What is Fissure
300
A painful skin condition from reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Also known as shingles
What is Herpes Zoster
300
Redness and bumpiness in the checks or upper arms; caused by blocked follicles.
What is Keratosis Pilaris
300
Increased pigmentation from sun exposure or pigmentation from other causes. Also know as liver spots
What is Chloasma
300
An inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical
What is Contact Dermatitis
400
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of the fibrous tissue.
What is Keloid
400
Highly contagious; its forms a ringed red pattern with elevated edges. Also known as ringworm
What is Tinea corporis
400
A pigmented nevus; a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black.
What is Mole
400
A pigmentation disease characterized by white irregular patches of the skin that are totally lacking pigment.
What is Vitiligo
400
Hairs that grow under the surface instead of growing up and out of the follicle, causing a bacterial infection.
What is Folliculitis
500
Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while healing resulting in an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed epidermal material. Like a scab on a sore
What is Crust
500
Fever blisters or cold sores; recurring viral infections.
What is Herpes Simplex Virus 1
500
An acquired, thickened patch of epidermis.
What is Keratoma
500
A rare genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin pigment in the body including skin, hair, and eye.
What is Albinism
500
An itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales: caused by an over proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast.