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Term means abnormal thickening of the skin?
Hyperkeratosis is any lesion with overgrowth and thickening of the skin, such as warts, calluses, and corns.
What is a benign overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis called?
Keratosis is the term for any condition that is a benign overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis.
What is the medical term meaning benign overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis?
The medical term meaning benign overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis is "hyperkeratosis".
What is skin thickening?
thickening of the skin
What is thickeners?
thickening of the skin
What is abnormal thickening of the skin?
pachyderma
What is keratosis?
Keratosis is the overgrowth of the keratin layer in the skin.
What disease causes thickening of skin?
Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
What is the thickening of skin on the sole of a dogs foot?
probably bad
What is localized scleroderma?
Localized scleroderma-- Thickening of the skin from overproduction of collagen. The type known as localized scleroderma mainly affects the skin.
Will low thyroid make hand swell?
A decreased production of thyroid stimulating hormones can cause thickening and swelling of the skin. Myxedema is caused by the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in the skin. Glycosaminoglycans causes excessive skin swelling, which is the primary characteristic of myxedema. Besides thickening and swelling of the skin, symptoms of myxedema are similar to hypothyroidism such as weight gain, fatigue, depression, brittle hair, and dry skin.
How Skin cancer affects the body?
skin cancer affects the body because it causes a buildup and overgrowth of skin cells. When the skin cells buildup, they will create a tumor which shows symptoms of red bumps, scaly patches of skin and irregular spots.
