Skin Inflammation
Round, dry patches of skin, covered with rough, silvery scales surrounded by red inflammation
Psoriasis
Open lesions
Ulcers
A term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by over activity of the melanocytes in the epidermis
Melanoderma
Solid masses in the skin; may be elevated or deep
Tumors
A skin classification that identifies common skin conditions that involve an overgrowth or excess of skin
Hypertrophy
Inflammation of the skin located mostly on the face, neck and body folds. Temperature changes may aggravate the condition.
Atopic Dermatitis
Dried masses that are the remains of an oozing sore
Crusts
May look like a stain on the body and is verbally a flat, reddish-purple mark
Birthmark
Hardened red elevations of the skin with no fluid
Papules
Rough, hardened patch of skin, usually found on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet
Callus
A group of inflammatory conditions within the skin
Dermatitis
Shedding, dead scales of the uppermost layer of the epidermis
Scales
Also known as melasma; dark brownish patches occurring in one place
Chloasma
Small fluid-filled sac that develops under the epidermis of the skin
Vesicles
Small elevated growths of skin
Skin Tags
Inflamed, red itchy skin in a specific area after direct contact with an irritant or allergen. Often treated with topical steroids. Two types are irritant and allergic.
Contact dermatitis
Formations resulting from a lesion
Scares or Cicatrix
Highly pigmented area on the skin that is either flat or raised
Nevus
A flat discoloration appearing on the skin surface, such as freckles
Macules
A thickening of the epidermis to protect the hands and feet due to friction or pressure
Hyperkeratosis or Keratoma
Inflammatory skin condition with an eruption of small vesicles and watery discharge. Often seen on the elbows, knees, back and scalp.
Eczema
Mechanical abrasions or Injuries to the epidermis
Excoriations
A patch of flat, red skin discoloration that changes with age
Port-wine stain
Larger vesicles such as a friction blister or 2nd-degree burn
Bulla
Hard or soft tissue growth due to inflammation
Corn