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acne vulgaris
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a skin condition in which skin pores and hair follicles become blocked, resulting in inflamed skin lesions
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atopic dermatitis (eczema)
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a long-term, systemic inflammatory response mediated by both genetic and environmental factors expressed as patchy, red, inflamed lesions
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contact dermatitis
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an acute inflammatory skin reaction to an aggravating factor resulting in local redness, itching, and fluid-filled vesicles
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cutaneous warts
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bumps on the skin surface that result from a viral infection
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dermis
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the innermost layer of the skin, composed of two sublayers, found between the epidermis and hypodermis
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epidermis
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the outermost layer of the skin, composed of five sublayers; rests above the dermis
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hypodermis
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the foundation of the skin that anchors the dermis to muscles
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impetigo
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a cutaneous bacterial infection that develops as a honey-colored crust on the skin surface
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Langerhans cells
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cells located within the epidermis that act against invading organisms
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papillae
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fingerlike projections that extend from the dermis into the epidermis and hold the two layers together
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plaque
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a raised, well-demarcated skin lesion arising from damage or deposits on the skin
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psoriasis
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a systemic condition of the skin resulting from increased skin cell mitosis
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rosacea
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a reddened facial rash characterized by broken blood vessels and small red bumps
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sebum
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an oily, lipid-based substance that lubricates the skin and hair
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superficial fascia
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the foundation of the skin that anchors the dermis to the muscles
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vesicant
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any IV drug capable of causing blistering and tissue damage if leakage around the IV site occurs