Radioprotection
protection of the skin from the injurious effects of radiation therapy.
Raynaud's disease
vascular disorder of the extremities upon exposure to cold, characterized first by pallor, then cyanosis.
Revulsion
local irritation deliberately caused to alleviate congestion or inflammation.
Rheumatism
painful articular or periarticular condition of unknown etiology, which does not progress toward suppuration.
Roseola
disease marked by patches of rose-colored eruption; sometimes causes a superficial desquamation of the skin.
Rubefaction
redness of the skin due to an irritant.
Rubefacient
causes redness of the skin
Rubella
contagious viral diseases marked by measles-like symptoms and a swelling of the lymph nodes.
Ringworm
affection of the scalp caused by a fungus and marked by hair loss. Also called tinea.





