#skin_disease__disease_of_the_skin__skin_disorder__skin_problem__skin_condition  a disease affecting the skin
  supertype:  disease  an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
  subtype:  acantholysis  a breakdown of a cell layer in the epidermis (as in pemphigus)
  subtype:  acanthosis  an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)
  subtype:  acanthosis_nigricans__keratosis_nigricans__keratosisnigrican  a skin disease characterized by dark wart-like patches in the body folds; can be benign or malignant
  subtype:  acne  an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
     subtype:  acne_rosacea__rosacea  a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance
     subtype:  acne_vulgaris  the most common form of acne; usually affects people from puberty to young adulthood
  subtype:  dermatosis  disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin (in which there is usually no inflammation)
     subtype:  pityriasis  any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin
        subtype:  dandruff.pityriasis  a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp
        subtype:  pityriasis_alba  common form of pityriasis (usually in children or young adults) characterized by round patches of depigmentation
        subtype:  pityriasis_rosea  pityriasis in which an itchy rash develops over the trunk and extremities
  subtype:  eczema  generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages
     subtype:  dermatitis  inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
        subtype:  actinic_dermatitis  dermatitis caused exposure to sunlight
        subtype:  atopic_dermatitis__atopic_eczema  dermatitis characterized by atopy
        subtype:  contact_dermatitis  a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
           subtype:  bubble_gum_dermatitis  an allergic contact dermatitis developed around the lips of children who chew bubble gum
           subtype:  Rhus_dermatitis  contact dermatitis resulting from contact with plants of the genus Toxicodendron
              subtype:  poison_ivy  dermatitis resulting from contact with the poison ivy plant
              subtype:  poison_oak  dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison oak plant
              subtype:  poison_sumac  dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison sumac plant
        subtype:  cradle_cap  a dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants
        subtype:  diaper_rash__diaper_dermatitis  dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers
        subtype:  hypericism  a severe dermatitis of herbivorous domestic animals attributable to photosensitivity from eating Saint John's wort
        subtype:  neurodermatitis__neurodermatiti  dermatitis in which localized areas (especially the forearms or back of the neck or outer part of the ankle) itch persistently; cause is unknown
        subtype:  schistosome_dermatitis__swimmer's_itch__swimmer'sitch  a sensitization reaction to repeated invasion of the skin by cercariae of schistosomes (human or animal)
        subtype:  seborrheic_dermatitis__seborrheic_eczema  a chronic skin disease associated with seborrhea and greasy scales on the scalp or eyelids or other parts of the skin
     subtype:  allergic_eczema  eczema caused by an allergic reaction
        subtype:  baker's_eczema__baker'seczema  allergic eczema caused by flour or other ingredients handled by bakers
     subtype:  eczema_herpeticum  eczema characterized by a feverish condition and widespread eruption of vesicles; most common in children
     subtype:  lichtenoid_eczema__chronic_eczema__chroniceczema__eczema_hypertrophicum  eczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines
  subtype:  erythroderma  any skin disorder involving abnormal redness
     subtype:  erythema  abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)
        subtype:  erythema_multiforme  a red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergen
        subtype:  erythema_nodosum  skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs
           subtype:  erythema_nodosum_leprosum__ENL  an inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and face
        subtype:  hickey__love_bite  a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover
        subtype:  erythema_solare__sunburn  redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
        subtype:  windburn  redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind
     subtype:  flare.erythroderma  reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
  subtype:  furunculosis  acute skin disease characterized by the presence of many furuncles
  subtype:  impetigo  a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode
  subtype:  jungle_rot  skin disorder induced by a tropical climate
  subtype:  keratoderma  any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny
  subtype:  keratonosis  any abnormal condition of the outer skin (epidermis)
  subtype:  keratosis__keratosi  a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
     subtype:  actinic_keratosis__actinickeratosi  an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun
     subtype:  keratosis_blennorrhagica__keratosisblennorrhagica__keratoderma_blennorrhagica__keratodermablennorrhagica  skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome
     subtype:  keratosis_follicularis__Darier's_disease  a rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches (sometimes containing pus)
     subtype:  keratosis_pilaris__keratosispilari  keratosis characterized by hard conical elevations in the openings of sebaceous glands (especially of arms and thighs)
     subtype:  seborrheic_keratosis  a skin condition characterized by circumscribed wartlike lesions that can be itchy and covered with a greasy crust
  subtype:  leukoderma  a congenital skin condition characterized by spots or bands of unpigmented skin
  subtype:  lichen.skin_disease  any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks
     subtype:  lichen_planus__lichen_ruber_planus  an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs
  subtype:  livedo  skin disorder characterized by patchy bluish discolorations on the skin
  subtype:  lupus__lupu  any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease
     subtype:  lupus_vulgaris  tuberculosis of the skin; appears first on the face and heals slowly leaving deep scars
     subtype:  discoid_lupus_erythematosus__DLE  a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose
     subtype:  lupus_erythematosus__lupuserythematosu__LE  a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
     subtype:  systemic_lupus_erythematosus__SLE__disseminated_lupus_erythematosus  an inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms
  subtype:  melanosis__melanosi__melanism  a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
  subtype:  molluscum  any skin disease characterized by soft pulpy nodules
     subtype:  molluscum_contagiosum__molluscumcontagiosum  a virus disease of the skin marked by round white swellings; transmitted from person to person (most often in children or in adults with impaired immune function)
  subtype:  necrobiosis_lipoidica_diabeticorum__necrobiosislipoidicadiabeticorum__necrobiosis_lipoidica__necrobiosislipoidica  skin disease marked by thin shiny patches (especially on the legs); often associated with diabetes mellitus
  subtype:  pemphigus__pemphigu  a skin disease characterized by large thin-walled blisters (bullae) arising from normal skin or mucous membrane
  subtype:  prurigo  chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by blister capped papules and intense itching
  subtype:  psoriasis__psoriasi  a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences
  subtype:  rhagades  cracks or fissures in the skin (especially around the mouth or anus)
  subtype:  Saint_Anthony's_fire  any of several inflammatory or gangrenous skin conditions
     subtype:  erysipelas  an acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes
  subtype:  seborrhea  a condition in which overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily
  subtype:  vitiligo  an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of unpigmented skin (often surrounded by a heavily pigmented border)
  subtype:  xanthoma  a skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism
     subtype:  xanthelasma  xanthoma of the eyelids; occurs chiefly in the elderly
     subtype:  xanthoma_disseminatum  rare chronic xanthoma of adults n which orange or brownish papules develop on many surfaces of the body
     subtype:  xanthomatosis__xanthomatosi__xanthoma_multiplex__cholesterosis_cutis__cholesterosiscuti__lipid_granulomatosis__lipoid_granulomatosis  widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism
  subtype:  xanthosis__xanthosi  an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin

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