epidermis
Outer layer of epithelium
abrasion
Common injury to skin by scraping
cellulite
Local uneven surface of the skin that is a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition
cicatrix
The clinical term for a scar
comedo
The clinical term for a pimple
contusion
Commly known as a bruise
cyanosis
Blue tinge of color to the skin
cyst
Closed sac or pouch on the surface of the skin
edema
Swelling
erythema
Redness of the skin
fissure
Narrow break or slit in the skin
furuncle
Abscess that is associated with a hair follicle and local swelling
induration
Local hard area of the skin
jaundice
Abnormal yellow coloration of the skin
keloid
Overgrowth of scar tissue
laceration
Result of an injury caused by a tear or cut by a sharp object
macule
Discolored flat spot on the skin surface
nevus
Pigmented spot that is commonly called a mole
pallor
Abnormally pale color of the skin
papule
General term for any small, solid elevation on the skin
petechia
Sign of circulatory disorder occurring when small blood vessels supplying the dermis of the skin rupture
pruritus
Itching
purpura
Purple-red skin discoloration
pustule
General term for an elevated area of the skin filled with pus
ulcer
Erosion through the skin or mucous membrane
urticaria or hives
Small fluid filled skin elevations that occur as part of allergic skin reaction to medications, foods, etc. t
verruca
Wart
vesicle
Small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid
wheal
Temporary, itchy elevation of the skin typically with a white center and red perimeter
acne
Condition of the skin resulting from an infection of sebaceous glands and ducts
actinic keratosis
Precancerous condition of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight
albinism
Genetic condition in which there is a reduction of the pigment melanin in the skin
alopecia
Loss or lack of scalp hair
burn
Injury to the skin due to excessive exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals or sunlight
carbuncle
Skin infection composed of a cluster of boils
carcinoma
Cancerous tumor
melanoma
Life-threatening skin cancer which literally means black tumor
cellulitis
Inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis
dermatitis
Generalized inflammation of the skin
ecchymosis
Purplish patches of purpura caused by leaking of blood in the dermis
herpes
Skin eruption producing clusters of deep blisters which can be oral or genital
hidradenitis
Excessive perspiration due to inflammation of the sweat glands
impetigo
Contagious skin infection with small vesicles that form golden crusts as they heal
Kaposi's sarcoma
Form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis commonly associated with HIV infection and AIDS
leukoderma
Reduced activity of the pigment-producing cell in the skin resulting in lighter colored skin
onychocryptosis
Condition in which the nail becomes buried in the skin due to abnormal growth
onychopathy
Any disease of the nail
onychomalacia
Softening of the nails
onychomycosis
Fungal infection of the nail
paronychia
Infection around a nail
pediculosis
Head, pubic or body lice
psoriasis
Painful, chronic disease of the skin characterized by the presence of red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales
scabies
Skin eruption caused by the female itch mite
scleroderma
Abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin
systemic lupus erythematosus
Chronic progressive disease of the connective tissue in many organs including the skin
tinea capitis
Fungal infection of the skin on the scalp
tinea pedis
Athlete's foot which is a fungal infection of the foot
tinea corporis
Fungal infection that occurs anywhere on the body
trichomycosis
Fungal infection of the hair
trichopathy
General term for any disease involving the hair
xeroderma
Abnormally dry skin
biopsy
Minor surgery that involves removal of tissue for examination
debridement
Excision of foreign matter and unwanted tissue
dermabrasion
Cosmetic surgery in which abrasives remove unwanted scars and other skin imperfections
dermatoautoplasty
SUrgical procedure that involves using the patient's own skin as a graft
dermatome
An instrument that cuts thin slices of skin for grafting purposes
dermatoplasty
General term for any surgical procedure of the skin
emollient
Chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin
rhytidectomy
Surgical removal of a section of the skin
rhytidoplasty
Surgical repair of skin wrinkles