List of cutaneous conditions
List of Cutaneous Conditions
Cutaneous conditions, also known as skin diseases or dermatoses, are disorders that affect the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands.
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Acne
Acne (pronunciation: /ˈækniː/), from the Greek ἀκμή (acme, "point" or "spot"), is a long-term skin condition characterized by areas of blackheads, whiteheads, and possibly pimples, and greasy skin. It primarily affects areas of the skin with a relatively high number of oil glands, including the face, upper part of the chest, and back.
Related terms: Sebaceous glands, Inflammatory, Pimples
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma (pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsəl sɛl kɑːrsɪˈnoʊmə/), is a type of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cells — a type of cell within the skin that produces new skin cells as old ones die off.
Related terms: Carcinomas, Ultraviolet radiation, Skin biopsies
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Contact Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis (pronunciation: /kɒnˈtækt dɜːrməˈtaɪtɪs/), is a type of inflammation of the skin that results from contact with allergens or irritants.
Related terms: Allergens, Irritants, Skin rashes
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Dermatitis
Dermatitis (pronunciation: /ˌdɜːrməˈtaɪtɪs/), from the Greek δέρμα (derma, "skin") and -ῖτις (-itis, "inflammation"), is a group of diseases that results in inflammation of the skin.
Related terms: Inflammatory, Skin rashes, Eczemas
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