Skin Glossary

A common name for a circumscribed lesion on the body; also known as a mole or beauty mark. Nevi can vary in size and shapes, melanocytic nevi (plural) are moles comprised of pigment cells or melanocytes. 

Nickel is a metal used in many household and industrial items including jewelry, accessories such as belts, buttons, paperclips and even in make-up.

Nizoral is the brand name for the medication, Ketoconazole. It's used as an antifungal to treat superficial and systemic fungal infections.

A nodule is a solid mass that grows under the skin. It is usually larger than 0.5 cm and can be located in the epidermis or deeper in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue. It can grow under the skin or develop in our inner organs. 

An inflammatory skin disorder characterized by coin shaped lesions. A type of atopic dermatitis which usually affects the lower extremities.