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Black scab, a potato fungal disease caused by Synchytrium endobioticum Common scab , a plant bacterial disease caused by Streptomyces species Fusarium head blight , a fungal disease of plants, e.g., grain crops (especially wheat and oats), golf course grass, caused by the several species of Fusarium
An eschar (/ ˈ ɛ s k ɑːr /; Greek: ἐσχάρᾱ, romanized: eskhara; Latin: eschara) is a slough [1] or piece of dead tissue that is cast off from the surface of the skin, particularly after a burn injury, but also seen in gangrene, ulcer, fungal infections, necrotizing spider bite wounds, tick bites associated with spotted fevers and exposure to cutaneous anthrax.
Scabies (/ ˈ s k eɪ b iː z, ˈ s k eɪ b i iː z /; [10] also sometimes known as the seven-year itch) [1] is a contagious human skin infestation by the tiny (0.2–0.45 mm) mite Sarcoptes scabiei, [1] [3] variety hominis.
Second, medical roots generally go together according to language, i.e., Greek prefixes occur with Greek suffixes and Latin prefixes with Latin suffixes. Although international scientific vocabulary is not stringent about segregating combining forms of different languages, it is advisable when coining new words not to mix different lingual roots.
Scabs and sores on your scalp can be itchy and concerning. We talked to doctors about the causes and medical treatments for scalp scabs. 13 Reasons for Scabs on Your Scalp and How to Treat Each ...
In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. [149] The area of skin involved can vary from small to the entire body. [149] [150] Diagnosis – Medical diagnosis (abbreviated Dx [151] or D S) is the process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms ...
skin and skin structure infection (also referred to as acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection - ABSSSI) SSSS: staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: SSS: sick sinus syndrome: ST: sore throat speech therapy Staph. Staphylococcus: STD: sexually transmitted disease: stat: immediately (from Latin statim) STEC
Cosmetics; Medical makeup can temporarily conceal scars. [60] This is most commonly used for facial scars. Dermabrasion involves the removal of the surface of the skin with special equipment, and usually involves a local anaesthetic. A 2012 literature review found weak evidence that massage was efficacious in scar management.