Also known as acne vulgaris; skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from the retained secretions and bacteria

congenital hypopigmentation, a rare genetic condition characterized by absence of melanin pigment in the body including the skin, hair, and eyes

an allergy to an ingredient or chemical usually caused by repeated skin contact with the chemical

cannot survive in the presence of oxygen

deficiency in perspiration of the inability to sweat;often a result of damage to automatic nerves

most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules

foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet; generally caused by bacteria

A condition characterized by hyperpigmentation in spots that are not elevated and is generally caused by cumulative sun exposure or aging

large blister containing a wartery fluid; similar to a vesicle; requires medical attention

lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or skin lesion has healed

infection of the eye(s) that may be caused by bacteria or virus; can be extremely contagious

dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while healing; accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal cells

closed, irregularly developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semi fluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin; requires medical referral

inflammatory condition of the skin

uncomfortable inflammatory disease of the skin that if often chronic; characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching

large protruding pocket like lesions filled with keratin frequently seen in the scalp and back

skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

environmental factors that contribute to skin aging

crack in the skin that penetrate the dermis

unstable molecules that cause biochemical aging

recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore

excessive sweating caused by heat or general body weakness

overproduction of pigment: appears as dark splotches

irregular growth is the skin

lack of pigment that results in light or white splotches

contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions; usually caused by a staphylococcus bacteria

skin aging factors over which there is little control

occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis

thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

acquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis

technical term for freckles small yellow to brown spots on skin exposed to sunlight and air

marks on the skin; may indicate an injury or damage that charges the structure of tissues or organs

skin disorder characterized by light or white irregular patches (hypopigmentation) caused by a burn scar inflammation or congenital disease

flat spot or skin discoloration such as a freckle or liver spot age spot

most serious form of skin cancer; often characterized by black or dark brown patches that are uneven jagged or raised

also known as pregnancy mask; a form of hyperpigmentation that is characterized by bilateral patches of brown pigmentation on the cheeks jawline forehead and upper lip due to hormonal imbalances such as pregnancy or birth control pills

benign keratin filled cysts that appears just under the epidermis with no visible opening

also known as prickly heat; a cute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles accompanied by and burning and itching

small a lot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brow. or bluish black

also known as a birthmark; malformation of the skin due to irregular pigmentation or dilated capillaries

solid bump on the skin larger than 0.4 inch that can be easily felt

product that had been designed and proven to not clog the follicles

small skin elevation that contains no fluid but may develop pus

lesions that are a different color than the color of the skin and/or are raised above that surface of the skin

skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales, usually found in the scalp elbows knees, chest, and lower back

raised inflamed palukesbwith a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesions

hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle forming an obstruction that clogs follicle and exacerbates inflammatory acne lesions such as papules and pustules

formerly called acne rosacea, chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose; characterized by flushing; telangiectasia(distended or dilated surface blood vessels); and in some cases that formation of papules and pustules

any thin dry or oily plates of epidermal flakes; an example is irregular or excessive

also known as cicatrix; a lightly raised mark or depressed skin area formed as a result of the healing process related to an injury or lesion

large protruding pocket like lesion filled with sebum; frequently seen in the scalp and back

skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands; often characterized by redness dry or oily sealing crusting stubborn dandruff and/or itchiness

characterized by an accumulation of material on the skin surface such as a crust or scab or by depressions in the skin surface such as an ulcer

allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance

small brown or flesh colored outgrowth of skin

type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules; can spread to other parts of the body

irregular brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular and/or irregular shape

change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the skin or ultraviolet light

condition involving visible capillaries, 0.02 to 0.04 inch in diameter commonly found on the face particularly around the nose cheeks and chin

closed irregularly developed sac that contains pus semi fluid or morbid matter above or below the skin cannot be drained

any type of irregular mass varying in size, shape and color

open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body; accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth and possibly weeping fluid or pus

also known as warts; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus

small blister or sac containing clear fluid lying within or just breath the epidermis

hereditary condition that cause’s hypopigmented (milley white) spots and splotches on the skin