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LOSSARY OF
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Efficacy:
The ability to produce a desired effect;
Erythema:
A reddening of the skin.
Hyperpigmentation:
A skin condition in which there is excessive
pigmentation, often seen as dark spots on the skin.
Hypopigmentation:
A skin condition in which there is a lack of
pigmentation. The skin appears paler than normal.
Keloids/Hypertrophic scarring:
Smooth, pink, raised, firm, fibrous growths
on the skin that form secondary to injury.
Photosensitivity:
Extreme sensitivity to the sun leaving the patient prone to
sunburn. Some medicines have this side effect.
Pigmentation:
The amount of melanin (molecules containing color) in the
skin, hair, & eyes.
Vellus (facial) hair:
Fine baby peach-fuzz hair that is not easily visible to
the naked eye.
