What is an Allergen?
A substance that can cause an allergic reaction.
What is Carcinoma?
A type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.
What is Dermatitis?
An inflammation of the skin.
What does Epidermal refer to?
Relating to the epidermis, the outer layer of skin.
What does Erythematous mean?
Characterized by redness of the skin.
What is Hypodermic?
Relating to the region immediately beneath the skin.
What does Interdigital refer to?
Located between the fingers or toes.
What is Intradermal?
Situated or occurring within the skin.
What is Melanoma?
A serious form of skin cancer that begins in the melanocytes.
What is Onychectomy?
Surgical removal of a nail.
What does Perianal mean?
Located around the anus.
What is Polydactyly?
A condition of having extra fingers or toes.
What is Pruritus?
Severe itching of the skin.
What is Pyoderma?
A bacterial skin infection characterized by the presence of pus.
What does Subcutaneous refer to?
Situated or applied under the skin.
What is Transdermal?
Relating to the passage of substances through the skin.
What is Urticaria?
A skin reaction that causes hives, characterized by itchy welts.
