Abscess

Abscess, AB sehs, is a collection of pus within an infected part of the body. Pus contains... More >>

Acne

Acne is a skin disorder that occurs most commonly among teen-agers. It consists of various kinds... More >>

Allergy

Allergy is a body reaction that occurs in persons who are sensitive to certain substances. A... More >>

Athlete's foot

Athlete's foot is an infectious skin disease that involves itching and scaling between the toes... More >>

Baldness

Baldness is the partial or total absence of hair on the scalp. Some thinning of the scalp hair... More >>

Bedsore

Bedsore is an ulcer (open sore) in the skin caused by prolonged and excessive pressure. Bedsores... More >>

Birthmark

Birthmark is a skin blemish that is present at birth or develops shortly thereafter. There are... More >>

Blister

Blister is a collection of fluid below or between the surface layers of skin. Blisters are... More >>

Boil

Boil is a painful infection of the skin and tissues under the skin. A boil begins as a hard, red... More >>

Bruise

Bruise is an injury to the skin and underlying tissues that produces bleeding under the skin. A... More >>

Carbuncle

Carbuncle, KAHR buhng kuhl, is a painful infection of the skin and tissues just under the skin. A... More >>

Chickenpox

Chickenpox, also called varicella, is a common, generally mild, contagious disease of children.... More >>

Chilblain

Chilblain, CHIHL blayn, is a condition in which the skin stings, itches, burns, and sometimes... More >>

Cold sore

Cold sore is a cluster of small blisters caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus. Cold... More >>

Corn

Corn is a small, hard, shiny thickening of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). This thick... More >>