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Dermatology Glossary

105 terms total — 2 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

Erythroderma

Advanced Technical IVT

A severe generalised skin condition characterised by redness and scaling affecting more than 90% of the body surface area.

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Comedonal Acne

Basic Technical IVT

A subtype of acne vulgaris dominated by non-inflammatory open (blackhead) and closed (whitehead) comedones, with minimal...

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Comedone

Intermediate Technical IVT

A plugged hair follicle unit consisting of sebum, keratin, and dead cells, representing the primary lesion of acne vulga...

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