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Collection of pus in skin
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Abscess
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Inflammation of sebaceous glands & hair follicles with papules & pustules.
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Acne
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Chronic form of adult acne with redness & tiny pimples, primarily on nose.
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Acne rosacea
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Teenage acne with comedo, papules & pustules
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Acne vulgaris
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Genetic disorder; unable to make melanin; white hair & skin, & red eyes
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Albinism
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Cancerous tumor in basal cell layer; rarely metastasizes
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 Basal cell carcinoma |
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Diffuse acute infection of the connective tissue of the skin
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Cellulitis
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Open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences; caused by loss of blood flow to skin. e.g bed sore
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Decubitus ulcer
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Superficial dermatitis; redness, vesicles, itching & crusting.
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Eczema
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Tissue necrosis due to loss of blood flow
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Gangrene
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Skin becomes dry, scaly & keratinized
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Ichthyosis
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Highly infectious bacterial infection with pustules that rupture and crust over.
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 Impetigo |
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Skin cancer seen in AIDS patients; brown purple lesions.
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Kaposi's sarcoma
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Dangerous form of cancer; begins in melanocytes, quickly metastasizes
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 Malignant melanoma |
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Lice infection
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Pediculosis
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