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| *'''Acantholysis''' - loss of cohesion between cells of living epidermis, especially stratum spinosum | | *'''Acantholysis''' - loss of cohesion between cells of living epidermis, especially stratum spinosum |
| *'''Acanthosis''' - hyperplasia of stratum spinosum | | *'''Acanthosis''' - hyperplasia of stratum spinosum |
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| *'''Erosion''' - superficial ulcer involvng only epidermis, heals without scarring | | *'''Erosion''' - superficial ulcer involvng only epidermis, heals without scarring |
| *'''Erythema''' - reddening of skin caused by congestion of capillaries | | *'''Erythema''' - reddening of skin caused by congestion of capillaries |
| + | *'''Excoriation''' - erosions and ulcers caused by self-trauma |
| *'''Furunculosis''' - rupture of hair follicles with severe inflammation | | *'''Furunculosis''' - rupture of hair follicles with severe inflammation |
− | *'''Hyperkeratosis''' - increased thickness of stratum spinosum | + | *'''Hyperkeratosis''' - increased thickness of stratum corneum |
| *'''Lichenification''' - thickeningof skin superficial layers with exaggerated crevices | | *'''Lichenification''' - thickeningof skin superficial layers with exaggerated crevices |
| *'''Macule''' - circumscribed change in skin colour < 1cm in diameter | | *'''Macule''' - circumscribed change in skin colour < 1cm in diameter |
| + | *'''Nodule''' - solid elevation of skin, >1cm in diameter |
| *'''Papule''' - solid elevation of skin, <1cm in diameter | | *'''Papule''' - solid elevation of skin, <1cm in diameter |
| *'''Parakeratosis''' - abnormal cornification, keratinocytes retain their nuclei | | *'''Parakeratosis''' - abnormal cornification, keratinocytes retain their nuclei |
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| *'''Urticaria''' - vascular reaction in dermis, consists of transient wheals | | *'''Urticaria''' - vascular reaction in dermis, consists of transient wheals |
| *'''Vesicle''' - blister <1cm in diameter | | *'''Vesicle''' - blister <1cm in diameter |
| + | *'''Vitiligo''' - Depigmentation in focal areas where melanocytes are absent |
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