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Abrasions are damage to the upper layers of the skin caused by friction on rough surfaces.
Recommendation
Referring term, see entry: Colored hair
Referring term, see entry: Colored hair
Features
Eczema (itchy lichen) is a non-infectious inflammation of the skin that is accompanied by itching. In the acute stage, redness, blisters and crusts appear on the skin. The affected area may also weep or swell
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Features
Itching on the scalp can have a wide variety of causes. The most common cause is dry scalp - often accompanied by stress. However, itching can also be the harbinger of an allergy or the onset of neurodermatitis or psoriasis. The symptom should therefore not be underestimated and the scalp should always be monitored.
Recommendation
Referring term, see entry: Colored hair
Feature
Allergic contact dermatitis (also known as contact allergy) is an immunologically mediated (allergic) reaction of the skin that is accompanied by a non-infectious inflammatory reaction and occurs at the site where the skin has come into contact with the allergic trigger (allergen).
Recommendation
Referencing term, see entry: curls