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Dermatology
Terms that you may see describing
skin conditions
When reading about the above and other skin conditions, you may
come across the following terminology:
| Term |
meaning |
| Pruritus |
Itching |
| Erythema |
Redness |
| Excoriation |
Skin damage caused by scratching |
| Exudate |
Fluid discharged by the skin |
| Hypopigmentation |
Skin colour changes, usually to become lighter.
May change in
Patches |
Lichenification
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Thickening of the skin |
Sebaceous gland
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Oil-producing glands in the skin, usually found
next to hair follicles |
Xerosis
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dryness |
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