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Gangrene occurs when there is

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✔️ Necrosis due to loss of blood supply

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Alopecia refers to

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✔️ Hair loss from genetics, aging, illness, or drugs

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Eczema is

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✔️ Acute or chronic inflammatory skin disease

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A cyst is

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✔️ Closed sac containing fluid

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Acne is best defined as

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✔️ Inflammatory disorder

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Pt means

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Patient

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Lip/o means

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Fat

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Tinea is caused by

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Fungus

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Incision and drainage is performed to

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✔️ Draining fluid or abscess

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An ulcer is

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✔️ Open sore or skin erosion

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An antiviral treats

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✔️ Viral infections

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PCP stands for

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✔️ Primary care physician

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Liposuction is

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✔️ Surgical fat removal

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An anesthetic

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✔️ Causes reversible loss of sensation

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-osis means

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✔️ Abnormal condition or process

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Intra- means

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Within

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Albinism is

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✔️ Inherited condition preventing normal melanin production

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Debridement is

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✔️ Removal of damaged cells

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Cyanosis is

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✔️ Blue to purple discoloration due to poor circulation

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Ecchymosis is

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✔️ Black and blue bruise from ruptured vessels

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-itis means

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✔️ Inflammation

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Malignant melanoma is

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✔️ Cancerous growth of melanocytes

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OTC means

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✔️ Over the counter

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CV refers to

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Cardiovascular

A wart is

✔️ Benign viral growth

GI means

✔️ Gastrointestinal

PRN means

✔️ As needed

Epi- means

✔️ On or upon

Carcin/o means

Cancer

cm means

✔️ Centimeter

A corticosteroid is used to

✔️ Treat autoimmune related skin conditions

An antibiotic is used to

✔️ Treat bacterial infections

BP stands for

✔️ Blood pressure

A punch biopsy uses

✔️ Circular blade through epidermis

An excisional biopsy involves

✔️ Removing an entire lesion

Petechia are

✔️ Pinpoint round skin spots

Cauterization destroys tissue using

✔️ Heat, cold, or electricity

Psoriasis is characterized by

✔️ Silvery scaly patches and chronic itching

An allergy skin test is used to

✔️ Identify allergies