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Across 5. elevated, enlarging fibrous scar usually initiated by an injury 7. reddening of the skin due to dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation 9. Hair loss, usually sudden 12. bacterial infection, similar to a boil, that spreads into the subcutaneous tissues 16. hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands 17. inflammation of the skin 19. disease produced by an infestation of lice 21. bacterial infection of the skin, produced when bacteria enter a hair follicle 22. infectious disease of the skin, caused by the herpes simplex virus and characterized by recurring formation of small clusters of vesicles 24. itching of the skin

Down 1. fleshy skin tumor (nevus) that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black 2. liquid-filled sac or capsule 3. open sore 4. loss of melanocytes in parts of the epidermis, producing whited areas of skin 6. allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches (hives) 8. contagious disease of bacterial origin, characterized by pustules that rupture and become covered with loosely held crusts 10. Disease of the sebaceous glands that produces blackheads and pimples 11. chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silvery scales 13. fungus infection usually in the skin of the toes and soles 14. elevated, pus-filled area on the skin 15. congenital blemish or spot on the skin, visible at birth or soon after 18. disease resulting from an infestation of mites 20. noncontagious skin rash that produces itching, blistering and scaling 23. flesh-colored, raised area caused by a viral infection