technical term for wart
What is verruca
technical term for whiteheads
what is closed comedone?
What is hyperhidrosis?
technical term for freckles
What is lentigines?
technical term for birthmark
What is nevus?
a small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan or bluish black
What is a mole?
an inflamed pimple containing pus
What is pustule?
The recurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters
what is herpes simplex 1
a closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin
What is cyst?
an acquired superficial patch of thickened skin
What is keratoma
A small discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin, such as a freckle
What is macule?
An abnormal cell mass varying in size, shape, and color.
what is tumor?
a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
what is fissure?
a thick scar resulting scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissues
What is keloid?
agents that have been demonstrated to not clog follicles
what is noncomedogenic ?
A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
what is excoriation?
an accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy
What is scale?
a skin disease characterized by red patches with white-silver scales that are usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back
What is psoriasis?
congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body
What is albinism?
shorter rays that stop penetrating at the base of the epidermis
what is UVB Rays?
A typically non chronic condition that may occur when substances like corrosive or exfoliating agents temporarily damage the epidermis
What is irritant contact dermatitis?
A skin cancer that starts with a black or dark brown patch on the skin that appears uneven in texture, jagged, or raised
What is malignant melanoma?
a skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches, caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells
what is leukoderma?
a condition characterized by an increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated and often occurring on the face
What is chloasma?
An inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature presenting many forms of lesions
What is Eczema?