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Acne
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Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comodones and blemishes. Also known as acne simplex or acne vulgaris.
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Acne excoriee
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A disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions , causing scarring and discoloration.
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Actinic keratoses
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Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough, usually as the result of sun damage.
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Albinism (congenital leukoderma)
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The absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, eyes and hair.
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Anhidrosis
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A definciency in persperation, often a result of a fever or skn disease, that requires medical treatment.
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Asteatosis
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Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency, whic can be due to age, body disorders, alkalies of harsh soaps or cold exposure.
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Bacterial conjuctivitis
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Pinkeye; very contagious
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Atopic dermatitis
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Dermatitis is genetically related to overreactive immune systems and is prevalent in people with nasal allergies and asthma.
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Basal cell carcinoma
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The most common and least severe type of skin cancer which often appears as light, pealy nodules.
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Bromhidrosis
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Foul-smelling persperation, usually in the armpits or on the feet.
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Bulla
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A large blister containing watery fluid, similar to a vesicle but larger.
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Carbuncle
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A large circumscribed inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staph; similar to a furuncle but larger
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Chloasma
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Increased pigmentation. also called liver spots.
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Comedogenic
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A tendency to clog follicles and cause buildup of dead skin cells, resulting in comedones.
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Comedone
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An open comedo or blackhead; a mass of skin cells in hair follicles. When the follicle is filled with an excess of oil, a blackhead forms. It is dark because it is exposed to oxygen and oxidizes.
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