| Sclerosis is the hardening or "induration" of
skin.
Common causes of sclerosis include scarring following inflammation
(which is also known as fibrosis),
and/or ageing.
Note that sclerosis is not just a skin lesion/condition, but
can affect different areas of the body - its effects and serious being
determined
by the area affected and to what extent.
Sclerosis is included in this
section because it is a type of skin lesion. These are required study
for many
courses
in aspects of health and holistic
therapies, especially bodywork therapies.
Click
to view one page that includes a complete list of all the Skin
Lesions listed in this section.
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Labelled Diagram
of the Structure of Skin.
* _ Skin
Pigmentation Conditions.
* _ Glossary Entry for
Dermatology.
* _ Glossary Section
for The
Structures of Skin.
* _ Glossary Section
for Common
Skin Conditions (Diseases & Disorders).
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary
is included as a study-aid for students following first-level courses in
human biology, medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies (such as
massage, reflexology, aromatherapy etc.), and associated theoretical courses
- who are required recognise and understand
medical
terms.
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