Medical Crossword

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  1. 4. dermatitis a common skin condition characterized by red, itchy, and flaky skin, often occurring on the scalp, face, and other oily areas.
  2. 6. relates to anything situated or administered under the skin, commonly associated with injections.
  3. 7. glands are oil-producing glands found in the skin.
  4. 9. refers to excessively dry skin, often associated with itching and scaling.
  5. 11. fungi that infect the skin, hair, or nails, causing conditions like ringworm or athlete's foot.
  6. 13. a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin.
  7. 15. a condition characterized by diminished sweating, often leading to overheating and heat-related illness.
  8. 17. a fungal infection of the nails, typically causing discoloration, thickening, and brittleness.
  9. 18. the major sweat glands in the human body, responsible for thermoregulation.
  10. 19. a condition characterized by excessive production of sebum, leading to oily skin and scalp.
  11. 20. a medical professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
  12. 23. the shedding or removal of dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.
  13. 24. a skin condition characterized by the overgrowth of keratin, resulting in rough, scaly patches.
  14. 25. a cosmetic procedure involving the mechanical removal of the outer layers of skin, often to treat scars or wrinkles.
  15. 26. a benign skin tumor composed of fibrous tissue.
  16. 27. a surgical instrument used to harvest thin slices of skin for grafting.
  17. 28. refers to the area around the mouth, commonly associated with certain skin conditions like perioral dermatitis.
  18. 29. glands are sweat glands responsible for producing sweat to regulate body temperature.
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  1. 1. cutting a specific area of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve, often used in surgical procedures and for diagnostic purposes in neurology.
  2. 2. a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating beyond what is necessary for regulation of body temperature.
  3. 3. a redness of the skin, often due to inflammation or increased blood flow.
  4. 4. refers to the tissue or layer directly beneath the skin.
  5. 5. a rare inflammatory disease that causes muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash.
  6. 8. refers to any abnormal condition or disease of the skin.
  7. 10. is a chronic skin condition characterized by intensely itchy, blistering lesions, often associated with gluten intolerance.
  8. 12. the outermost layer of the skin, providing protection and serving as a barrier against the environment.
  9. 14. refers to anything related to or affecting the skin.
  10. 16. a scar, particularly the fibrous tissue that forms over a wound during the healing process.
  11. 21. refers to within or administered into the layers of the skin, commonly for allergy testing or vaccinations.
  12. 22. refers to inflammation of the skin, often resulting in redness, itching, and sometimes blistering or scaling.