Skin Conditions and Descriptions Crossword

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Description

A rough area resulting from sun exposure, sometimes with a layered scale or scab that sometimes falls off, Can be precancerous.
Acne breakouts from hormonal changes or other factors
smokers have this skin from lack of oxygen. Characterized by clogged pores and wrinkles; dull and lifeless-looking. Can be yellowish or gray in color
Open comedones are blackheads and clogged pores caused by a buildup of debris, oil, and dead skin cells in the follicles. Closed comedones are not open to the air or oxygen; they are trapped by dead skin cells and need to be exfoliated and extracted
Redness; distended capillaries from weakening of the capillary walls; internal or external causes.
Fluid, infection, or other matter under the skin.
lack of water (also caused by the environment, medications, topical agents, again, or dehydrating drinks such as caffeine and alcohol.
Larger pores due to excess oil and debris trapped in the follicles or expansion due to elasticity loss or trauma.
Redness causes by inflammation
an excessive buildup of dead skin cells/keratinized cells. Hyperpigmentation, Brown or Dark pigmentation; discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors
White colorless areas from lack of melanin production Irritation, usually redness or inflammation; from a variety of causes.
A buildup of cells ; a rough texture
hardened, pearl-like masses of oil and dead skin cells trapped beneath the surface of the skin, this is not exposed to oxygen and have to be lanced to open and remove them.
raised lesions; also called blemishes
raised lesions; also called blemishes
sagging; loose skin from damage, sun, and aging
an infected papule with fluid inside
a vascular disorder; chronic redness. Papules and pustules may be present
Benign lesions seen in oilier areas of the face. Described as looking like doughnut holes. Cannot be extracted.
oiliness of the skin
Reactions from internal or external causes
large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure
UV damage to the epidermis and dermis; primary effects are wrinkles, collagen and elastin breakdown, pigmentation, and cancer.
lines and damage from internal or external causes.

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