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Urticaria (hives) acute allergic reaction in which red, round wheals develop on the skin
eczema inflammatory skin disease with erythematous, papulovesicular lesions (atopic
dermatitis)
ecchymoses (bruises) bluish black (purplish large lesions) on the skin
pruritus itching
alopecia absence of hair from areas where it normally grows
Exanthematous viral diseases rash of the skin due to a viral infection. Examples are rubella, rubeola, and varicella
Burns injury to tissues caused by heat contact
acne chronic papular and pustular eruption of the skin with increased production of
sebum (pimples)
petechiae small, pinpoint hemorrhages
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Cellulitis diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling
Dermis middle layer of skin
Epidermis outermost layer of skin
basal layer deepest region of the epidermis; it gives rise to all the epidermal cells
Epithelium layer of skin cells forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body
hair follicle sac within which each hair grows
albino person with skin deficient in pigment (melanin)
Cuticle Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate
apocrine sweat glands Found in armpits, around nipples, and groin; Secrete products into hair follicles;
Produce sticky, cloudy secretions; Break down and cause odors; active starting in
puberty
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Urticaria (hives) acute allergic reaction in which red, round wheals develop on the skin
eczema inflammatory skin disease with erythematous, papulovesicular lesions (atopic
dermatitis)
ecchymoses (bruises) bluish black (purplish large lesions) on the skin
pruritus itching
alopecia absence of hair from areas where it normally grows
Exanthematous viral diseases rash of the skin due to a viral infection. Examples are rubella, rubeola, and varicella
Burns injury to tissues caused by heat contact
acne chronic papular and pustular eruption of the skin with increased production of
sebum (pimples)
petechiae small, pinpoint hemorrhages
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Cellulitis diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling
Dermis middle layer of skin
Epidermis outermost layer of skin
basal layer deepest region of the epidermis; it gives rise to all the epidermal cells
Epithelium layer of skin cells forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body
hair follicle sac within which each hair grows
albino person with skin deficient in pigment (melanin)
Cuticle Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate
apocrine sweat glands Found in armpits, around nipples, and groin; Secrete products into hair follicles;
Produce sticky, cloudy secretions; Break down and cause odors; active starting in
puberty
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