A viral skin disease; a current approved topical cantharidin indication, distinct from the remote diseases for which historical counterirritation was advocated.
A small elevated lesion containing pus; it must be distinguished from a blister containing predominantly clear fluid.
Visible reddening of skin, typically associated with increased superficial blood flow.
A cavity containing fluid produced by separation within or beneath the epidermis.
A cell of the epidermis.
Loss of adhesion between epidermal cells. It is one mechanism of intraepidermal blister formation.
epidermis between hair follicles. Its renewal dynamics and lineage contributions vary with anatomical site and injury context.
A historical organizational model linking a spatial column of differentiated cells to a local basal renewing unit. Spatial appearance alone does not establish its lineage hierarchy.

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Skin is the largest organ of the human body, serving as a protective barrier between the internal organs and the external environment. It has several key functions, including: 1. **Protection**: Skin shields underlying tissues from physical damage, pathogens, harmful chemicals, and UV radiation. 2. **Regulation**: It helps regulate body temperature through the process of sweating and the dilation or constriction of blood vessels.
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