Vocabulary
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The half moon shaped, white area at the base of the nail.
Lunula
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Flat, pigmented lesion measuring less than 1 cm in diameter
Macule
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Use of a sharp dermal curette to scrape away a skin lesion
Curettage
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Increased growth of cells in the keratin layer of the epidermis caused by pressure or friction
Callus
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Derm
Dermatology
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Hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
Keratin
Wearing away or loss of epidermis
Erosion
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Suspicious skin lesions are removed or sampled and examined
Skin biopsy
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Excess hypertrophied, thickened scar developing after trauma or surgical incision
Keloid
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Deepest region of the epidermis: it gives rise to all the epidermal cells
Basal Layer
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Thick- walled, closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material
Cyst
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Thin layers of malignant tissue are removed, and each slice is examined microscopically to check for adequate extent of the resection
Mohs surgery
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Thickened and rough lesion of the epidermis; associated with aging or skin damage
Keratosis
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PPD
Purified protein derivative
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One of the large dermal exocrine glands located in the axilla and genital areas; secretes sweat
Aprocrine sweat gland
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Solid, round or oval elevated lesion 1 cm or more in diameter
Nodule
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Substances are injected intradermally or applied to the skin, and results are observed
Skin test
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White, thickened patches on mucous membrane tissue of the tongue or cheek
Leukoplakia
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DLE
Discoid lupus erythematosus
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Oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles
Sebaceous glands
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Small collection of clear fluid; blisters
Vesicle
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Scrapings from skin lesions, hair specimens, or nail clippings are sent to a laboratory for culture and microscopic examination
Fungal tests
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Epidermal growth caused by a virus
Verruca
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