albinism
genetic disorder that affects the skin, in which there is no melanin production
abscess
accumulation of pus confined within an infection site
acne
inflammatory disease of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands with lesions that include blackheads, pustules, papules, nodules and cysts; associated with seborrhea; also called acne vulgaris
alopecia
total or partial loss of hair, causes include endocrine disorders, medications, skin diseases and normal aging
Bowen's disease
type of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by crusted, scaly, red-brown lesions, also called precancerous dermatosis
cellulitis
widespread acute infection of the subcutaneous tissue and skin
chloasma
recurring, chronic hyperpigmentation of skin on the forehead and cheeks, common on pregnant women.
comedo
common skin lesion caused by a collection of bacteria and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct, dark in color; also called a blackhead
dermatomycosis
skin infection caused by fungi
ecchymosis
discoloration of the skin irregularly formed around a hemorrhagic area, can be black, blue, yellow, green, or brown ie. a bruise
eczema
inflammatory skin condition. Chronic issues include crusts, erythema, pustules, vesicles, papules, scales and scabs, also accompanied with intense itching (pruritus)
erythema
swelling of the capillaries causing red skin
eschar
sloughing off of dead matter from the surface of the skin, typically after a burn
impetigo
bacterial skin infection characterized by red sores around the nose and mouth
keratosis
thickened area of the epidermis or any type of horny growth on skin such as a wart or callus
lentigo
small brown macules mainly on the face and arms, caused by exposure to the sun, mostly in middle-aged or older people, benign pigmented lesions of the skin
pallor
paleness that is unnatural or the absence of skin color
pediculosis
lice infestation easily transmitted by close personal contact or sharing items such as combs and brushes
petechia
Pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin. Presents as visible tiny brown and purple spots.
pressure ulcer
sore inflamed skin that has deteriorated due to prolonged pressure on skin overlying a bony projection like an elbow or hip, prevents blood flow to the tissue underneath and the ulcer develops, wounds are categorized by stages 1-4
pruritus
Intense itching
psoriasis
characterized by circumscribed reddish patches, this chronic skin condition has dry, thick, silvery scales; caused by an excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis, commonly found on knees, elbows, scalp, umbilicus, and genitalia
purpura
bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, especially underneath the mucous membranes or the skin, bringing forth petechiae or ecchymoses
scabies
skin disease that is transmitted by the itch mite, contagious, generally through sexual contact
tinea
skin infection caused by fungus; also known as ringworm
urticaria
pale red elevated patches on the skin caused by an allergic reaction to a medication, food, or other substances; also known as hives or wheals
verruca
growth on the epidermis caused by a virus, includes venereal warts, plantar warts and juvenile warts
vitiligo
characterized by milky white patches on the skin due to loss of skin pigmentation