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  • Epidermis:
    • The outermost layer of the skin
  • Dermis:
    • The layer of the skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue
  • Subcutaneous/Hypodermis:
    • The bottom layer of skin in your body
  • Skin turgor:
    • Refers to skin elasticity
    • It is the ability of the skin to change shape and return to normal
  • Dehydration:
    • A decrease or absence of a sufficient amount of fluid in your body
  • Cyanosis:
    • Bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate blood oxygenation
  • Lunula:
    • Whitish mark at the base of a fingernail, often referred to as a "half moon"
  • Perspiration:
    • The process of perspiring or sweating
  • Pruritus:
    • Uncomfortable itchiness of the skin
    1. Freckles - flat, small macules of pigment that appear following sun exposure.
    2. Vitiligo - depigmentation of the skin. 
    3. Striae (sometimes called stretch marks).
    4. Seborrheic keratosis, a warty or crusty pigmented lesion.
    5. Mole - (nevi) are a common type of skin growth. They often appear as small, dark brown spots and are caused by clusters of pigment-forming cells
    6. Cutaneous tag, raised papule with a depressed center. "skin tag"
    7. Cherry angiomas, small raised spots (1-5 mm wide) typically seen with aging.
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