Bacteria: a class of microorganisms that cause infections.
B cells (lymphocytes): cells that make and carry surface immunoglobulins.
Barber's Itch: Folliculitis. Damaged hair follicles become infected with bacteria, resulting in skin rashes and pimples around the infected follicles. The infection can spread.
Basal cell cancer: The vast majority (80%) of all skin cancers are basal cell cancers that affect the upper layer of skin. Symptoms include new skin growths that bleed or don't heal well. The skin lesions vary in color from white to brown, and may be flat or raised.
BenzaClin® : a topical treatment produced by Dermik ; it’s a combination of two acne medications in a single gel: clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5%.
Benzamycin®: (3% erythromycin, 5% benzoyl peroxide), topical combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin. Manufactured by Dermik.
Benzoyl peroxide: another product with antibacterial properties commonly used to treat acne. Sold under a large variety of names.
Betaplex: a combination of alpha and beta hydroxy acids in a cream
Beta Hydroxy Acid: or BHA is a simple organic fruit acid found in nature or synthesized in the laboratory
BHA: or Beta Hydroxy Acid is a simple organic fruit acid found in nature or synthesized in the laboratory
Blackheads: small, dark spots (about the size of a pinhead) caused by discoloration of the surface of a small plug in the opening of a follicle (pore).
Blepharitis: An inflammation of the lash follicles at the eyelid margins due to excess growth in lash follicles of bacteria normally present on the skin. Alternative names: Eyelid inflammation
Bulbous Nose: A large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the nose.
Alternative names Rhinophyma; Nose – bulbous
