Word root
necro-
death
dermatitis
inflammation of skin
scleroderma
autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and fibrosis (thickening) in the skin and other areas of the body
tinea
fungal nail
eczema
Form of persistent or recurring dermatitis usually characterized by redness, itching, and dryness.
red
hyperhidrosis
excessive sweating condition
keratosis
hardened skin
urticaria
hives
laceration
cut
hidro-
sweat
ecchymosis
bruising
carcinoma
cancer
itching
cellulitis
An acute rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues, that is characterized by swelling and warmth.
ichthyo-
laceration
cut
mole
vitiligo
A skin condition resulting from destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes.
macule
a discolored flat spot , freckles or flat moles
kerato-
hardening
hyperplasia
increase number of cells
onchyomalacia
softening of the nails
trichopathy
Disease of the hair.
petechiae
very small pinpoint hemorrhages