hives; red, itchy, raised areas - Urticaria, infection of a group of hair follicles; multiple boils - Carbuncle, infection of follicle and nearby skin tissue - Boil (Furuncle), infection of skin surface; caused by staph or strep bacteria - Impetigo, inflammation of the skin; typically involves papillary layer - Dermatitis, like basal cell, skin cancer commonly found on scalp and forehead, less common - Squamous cell carcinoma, loss of melanocytes causing white patches - Vitiligo, most common type of skin cancer - Basal cell carcinoma, rash characterized by inflamed, itchy, dry, scaly, or irritated skin - Eczema, ringworm; fungal infections - Tinea, skin takes a bluish coloration - Cyanosis, An infection in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates in the mouth. - Oral Thrush, a whitish discoloration of the nail; usually caused by injury to the nail bed, but can also be caused by poisoning and drugs, systemic illness, and genetics (rare) - Leukonychia, an itchy, red, peeling condition of the skin between the toes.; caused by a fungus - Athlete's foot, A skin condition that causes scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp; caused by an overactive sebaceous gland - Seborrhea, small fluid filled blisters that itch and sting;caused by a herpes simplex infection - Cold sore (fever blister), virus causing sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. - Hand foot and mouth , A reactivation of the chickenpox virus in the body, causing a painful rash - Shingles, A small, fleshy bump on the skin or mucous membrane; caused by the human papilloma virus - Warts, a chronic condition characterized by an overproduction of skin cells that result in reddened epidermal lesions covered with dry, silvery scales that itch, burn, crack, and sometimes bleed. believed to be an autoimmune disorder. - Psoriasis, Flesh-eating disease occurs when bacteria enter the body through a break in the skin. People with a weakened immune system can be at greater risk of developing this condition - Necrotizing Fasciititis, an infectious disease that can be spread through the air by respiratory droplets; caused by a virus - Rubeola, a type of Lupus that affects the skin - Cutaneous Lupus, A small, shallow sore inside the mouth or at the base of the gums. Also known as a aphthous ulcers - Canker sore, a type of skin growth that often appear as small, dark brown spots; clusters of pigmented cells. - Mole, a thick raised scar caused by excess protein in the skin - Keloid, A small, slow-growing, noncancerous bump beneath the skin. They can contain keratin (liquid or a semi liquid substance) and have a foul odor; caused by a blocked gland - Sebaceous cyst,

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