Disease and Disorder Terms of the Integumentary System

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Term  
Definition

dermaitis

inflammation of the skin

dermatoconiosis

abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust

dermatofibroma

fibrous tumor of the skin

hidradenitis

inflammation of a sweat gland

leiodermia

condition of smooth skin

leukoderma

white skin (patches caused by depigmentation)

onychocryptosis

abnormal condition of a hidden nail (also called ingrown nail)

onychomalacia

softening of the nails

onychomcosis

abnormal condition of a fungus in the nails

onychophagia

eating the nails (nail biting)

pachyderma

thickening of the skin

paronychia

diseased state around the nail

seborrhea

excessive discharge of sebum

trichomycosis

abnormal condition of a fungus in the hair

xeroderma

dry skin (mild form of a cutaneous disorder characterized by keratinization and noninflammatory scaling)