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Areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin
Bony Prominences
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Wound in which the skin’s surface is not broken
Closed Wound
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The inner layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin
Dermis
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A temporary or a chronic skin disorder that results in redness, itching, burning, swelling, cracking, weeping, and lesions; also called dermatitis
Eczema
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The outer layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin
Epidermis
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Death of tissue caused by infection or lack of blood flow
Gangrene
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Natural protective covering
Integument
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An area of abnormal tissue or an injury or wound
Lesions
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The pigment in the skin that produces and contains the pigment called
Melanin
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Cell in the skin that produces and contains the pigment called melanin
Melanocyte
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The death of living cells or tissues caused by lack of nourishment to tissues
Necrosis
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Wound in which the skin’s surface is not intact
Open Wound
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Areas of the body that bear much of its weight
Pressure Points
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A serious wound resulting from skin breakdown; also known as decubitus ulcer or bed sore
Pressure Sore
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A chronic skin condition caused by skin cells growing too quickly which results in red, white or silver patches, itching and discomfort
Psoriasis
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A fungal infection that causes red scaly patches to appear in a ring shape, generally on the upper body, or the hands and feet
Ring Worm
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A contagious skin infection caused by mites burrowing into the skin that result in pimple-like irritations, rashes, intense itching, and sores
Scabies
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A viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox; cause pain, itching, rashes, and possibly fever and chills
Shingles
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A warm soak of the preineal area to cleanse preineal wounds and reduce inflammation and pain
Sitz Bath
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Contagious rough, hard bump caused by a virus
Wart
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