abscess callus carbuncle corn cyst decubitus ulcer dermatitis furuncle impetigo miliaria nevus / naevus nodule papule

a cavity formed in disintegrating tissue in which pus collects a slightly thickened area of stratum corneum (the horny layer of the epidermis) that develops in response to constant friction or pressure a painful cluster of boils in the deep and subcutaneous tissue; a type of infection with abscess that discharge pus to the skin surface a similar to a callus, but the thickened tissue is more separated and distinct from surrounding tissue; caused by friction and pressure a thick- walled sac that contains fluid or semi-solid material a bedsore; a pressure sore that develops in patients confined to bed for long periods of time, especially when they are unable to change position frequently inflammation of the skin a boil; a localized infection (usually caused by staphylococcal bacteria) that develops into an abscess that drains to the skin surface an acute bacterial of the skin characterized by lesions that rupture and develop distinct yellow crusts heat rash; prickly heat; acute inflammation of the skin associated with blocked sweat gland ducts a lesion (disruption of normal tissue structure) containing mealoncytes (pigment cells); a mole a solid mass larger than cm that is formed from groups of cells or cell products within the dermis or subcutaneous tissue a small, elevated solid lesions formed from cells, cell products, or accumulated fluid in the dermis or epidermis; usually smaller than !"# cm; a pimple a skin disease caused by infestation of blood-sucking lice a species of louse that infects the pubic area and is most often spread by se$ual contact (pubic lice are commonly referred as %crabs&) itching of the skin when there is no visible lesion; may be due to irritation of a sensory nerve

pediculosis phthirus pruritus