Molluscum contagiosum — Classification and external resources Typical flesh colored, dome shaped and pearly lesions ICD 10 B … Wikipedia
Acne — Localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of the oil glands at the base of hair follicles. Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands come to life around puberty, when these glands are stimulated by male hormones that are produced in… … Medical dictionary
Lichen planus — A common skin disease with small itchy pink or purple spots on the arms or legs. The lesions (abnormal areas) on the skin in lichen planus are typically polygonal, flat (hence, the term planus), and pruritic (itchy). Occurs characteristically on… … Medical dictionary
Psoriasis — A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, scalp, and around or in the ears, navel, genitals or buttocks. Approximately 10 15% of patients with psoriasis develop joint inflammation (inflammatory arthritis). It is… … Medical dictionary
Prurigo nodularis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 L28.1 ICD 9 698.3 … Wikipedia
Cataract — A clouding of the lens of the eye. The normally clear aspirin sized lens of the eye starts to become cloudy. The result is much like smearing grease over the lens of a camera. It impairs normal vision. There are many causes of cataracts including … Medical dictionary
eczema — Generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin, particularly with vesiculation in the acute stage, typically erythematous, edematous, papular, and crusting; followed often by lichenification and sc … Medical dictionary
smallpox — An acute eruptive contagious disease caused by a poxvirus (Orthopoxvirus, a member of the family Poxviridae) and marked at the onset by chills, high fever, backache, and headache; in 2–5 days the constitu … Medical dictionary
vaccinia — An infection, primarily local and limited to the site of inoculation, induced in humans by inoculation with the v. virus, type species in the genus Orthopoxvirus (family Poxviridae) in … Medical dictionary
papulosis — The occurrence of numerous widespread papules. bowenoid p. a clinically benign form of intraepithelial neoplasia that microscopically resembles Bowen disease or carcinoma in situ, occurring in young individuals of both sexes on the genital or… … Medical dictionary
