ONCOLOGY

ECZEMA

• Chronic skin inflammation characterized by:
• Erythema
• Papules
• Vesicles
• Pustules

ERYTHEMA

• Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries
• Ex. Mild Sunburn or nervous "blushing"

ESCHAR

• Damaged tissue following a sever burn
• Ex. Bedsores or scabs

IMPETIGO

• Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
• Ex. Large blisters
• Poison ivy, insect bites, cuts or scrapes can all be infected to result in impetigo

PEDICULOSIS

• Infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact
• Can be spread by brushes, combs or head gear.
• Ex. Crabs, insects that feed on human blood
• Pedicul: lice
• -osis: abnormal condition

DERMATOMYCOSIS

• Infection of the skin caused by fungus
• Dermat/o: skin
• Myc: fungus
• Osis: abnormal condition
• Ex. Ringworm

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