Question | Answer |
Abrasion | a superficial scraping injury to the skin |
Abscess | Localized skin inflammation that my be
accompanied by suppuration, purulence,
or pyogenesis |
acne | bacterial infection of sebaceous glands
and ducts resulting in numerous comedones |
actinic dermatitis | a type of skin inflammation
caused by sunlight exposure |
actinic keratosis | precancerous condition of the skin
caused b exposure to sunlight |
albinism | Genetic condition characterized
by reduction of the skin pigment
melanin |
albino | a person affected with albinism
the absence of pigment |
allograft | a procedure in which skin from another person
is grafted onto a person's existing skin
also called dermatoherteroplasty |
alopecia | blandness may be a sign of an infection of
the scalp, high fever, or emotional stress |
autograft | a skin graft using one's own skin
also called dermatoautoplasty |
Basal cell carcinoma | skin tumor that arises from the deep
layer of the epidermis |
biopsy | minor surgery involving the removal of
tissue for evaluation abbreviated bx |
burn | caused by excessive exposure to fire
chemicals or sunlight and measured by total body surface area(tbsa) and depth of the damage |
carbuncle | skin infection composed of a cluster of boils |
carcinoma | skin cancer; varieties include basal cell
carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma |
cellulite | a local uneven surface of the skin caused
by fat deposition |
cellulitis | inflammation of the connective tissue
in the dermis caused by an infection |
chemical peel | a procedure in which a chemical agent is
used to remove the outer epidermal layers to treat acne,wrinkles,and sun-damaged skin |
Cicatrix | clinical term for scar tissue |
comedo | skin blemish that is caused by a buildup of
sebaceous oils; pimple |
contact dermatitis | a type of skin inflammation caused by physical contact with a triggering substance, such as poison ivy |
contusion | commonly known as a bruise |
cosmetic surgery | a procedure in which the skin is surgically changed to enhance appearance |
cyst | a closed sac of pouch filled with fliud |
debridement | excision of foreign matter and unwanted
tissue with irrigation |
decubitus ulcer | a ulcer that arises from lack of movement when lying supine for an extended period of time; also called a pressure ulcer or bed sore |
dermabrasion | form of cosmetic surgery in which the skin is surgically changed to improve appearance |
dermatitis | a generalized inflammation of the skin involving edema |
dermatoautoplasty | surgery in which the patients own skin is used as a graft, also called an autograft |
dermatoheteroplasty | a procedure in which skin from another person is grafted onto a person's existing skin; also called allograft |
dermatologist | a physician who specializes in the field of dermatology |
dermatology | the medical field that specializes in the health and disease of the integumentary system |
dermatome | an instrument used to cut thin slices of skin for grafting |
dermatoplasty | surgical repair of the skin |
dermis | the inner, deep layer of the skin composed of connective tissue |
ecchymosis | condition caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis, producing purplish patches of purpura |
eczema | a chronic form of dermatitis charaterized by flakiness of the epidermis |
edema | condition of fluid accumulation in a confined space, such as beneath the skin |
emollient | a chemical agent that softens or smooth the skin |
epidermis | the outer layer of the skin |
erythema | any redness of the skin |
fissure | the clinical term for a narrow break of slit in the skin |
folliculitis | inflammation of the hair follicles |
furnucle | abscess associated with a hair follicle |
Genital herpes | a type of herpes characterized by periodic outbreaks of ulcer like sore on the external genitals; caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 |
herpes | viral skin eruption that produces clusters of deep blisters; major types are oral, genital and shingles |
hidradenitis | excessive perspiration due to the inflammation of sweat glands |
impetigo | contagious bacterial skin infection with a yellowish crust |
induration | local hard areas on the skin |
jaundice | yellowish-orange coloration of the skin sclera of the eyes, and deeper tissues that is a collective sign of live disease |
kapos's sarcoma | a form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis; common among people with AIDS |
keloid | an overgrowth of elevated scar tissue that is often different from adjacent, normal skin |
laceration | result of an injury caused by a tear or a cut |
leukoderma | condition in which skin becomes lighter in color due to a reduced activity of the pigment-producing cells |
liposuction | the removal of subcutaneous fat by insertion of a device that applies a vacuum to pull the fat tissue out of the body |
macule | a discolored flat spot on the skin surface, such as a freckle |
male pattern baldness | the result of a genetically controlled factor that prevents the development of hair follicles in certain areas of the scalp in adult males |
malignant melanoma | an aggressive skin cancer arising from melanocytes; the most life-threatening form of skin cancer |
melanin | the pigment in the skin |
melanocytes | the cells in the skin that produce the pigment melanin |
melanoma | dangerous skin cancer; means black tumor |
nevus | a pigmented spot on the skin; a mole |
onychocryptosis | a nail buried in the skin due to abnormal growth, commonly called ingrown nail |
onychomalacia | abnormally soft nails; often a sign of calcium or vitamin D deficiency |
onychomycosis | fungal infection of one or more nails |
onychopathy | a disease of nails associated with either fingers or toes |
oral herpes | a type of herpes charaterized by blisters that appear around and within the mouth; caused by herpes simplex virus( HSV)type 1 |
Pallor | abnormal pale color of the skin |
papule | any small,solid elevation on the skin,such as a comedo |
paronychia | an infection alongside the nail |
pediculosis | head lice; may also be found in pubic region and other parts of the body |
petechia | rupture of small blood vessel supplying the dermis of the skin |
plastic surgery | a popular form of treatment used for skin repair following a major injury, correction of a congenital defect, or cosmetic improvement |
Pruitus | symptom of itchy skin |
psoriasis | characterized by red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales |
purpura | symptom of purple-red skin discoloration usually the result of a broken blood vessel |
purulence | a collected mass of pus |
pus | a mixture of bacteria, white blood cells damaged tissue, and fluids |
pustule | elevated area of the skin filled with pus |
pyogenesis | the production of pus |
retinoid | a type of medication that is used to manage certain forms of acne by causing the upper layers of the epidermis to slough away |
rhytidectomy | plastic surgery in which skin wrinkles are surgically removed |
rhytidoplasty | a surgical repair of the skin wrinkles |
scabies | skin caused by the female itch mite |
scleroderma | abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin, caused by inflammation |
seborrheic dermatitis | a inherited form of skin inflammation characterized by excessive sebum production |
shingles | a type of herpes characterized by rows or painful blisters that is caused by herpes zoster virus |
squamous cell carinoma | skin tumor that arises from a superficial layer of the epidermis |
suppuration | the formation of pus |
systemic lupus erythematosus | chronic,progressive disease of connective tissue affecting the skin and many other organs; commonly known as lupus |
tinea | fungal infection of the skin; often called ringworm |
tinea capitis | a fungal infection that forms on the scalp and can lead to alopecia |
tinea corporis | a fungal infection that occurs on the body surface |
tinea pedis | a fungal infection that occurs on the foot; also known as athlete's foot |
Total body surface area (TBSA) | the amount of body surface affected
and the depth of injury caused by a bum |
trishomycosis | fungal infection of hair |
trichopathy | a disease that affect the hair |
ulcer | an erosion through the skin or mucous membrane; a bed sore is a decubitus ulcer |
ultraviolet light therapy | a treatment for acne and other skin disorders in which ultraviolet light is applied to the skin to slough away the upper layers of the epidermis |
urticaria | allergic skin reactions to foods, infection or injury that produces small fluid-filled hives |
verruca | a wart that is a sign of infection by a papillomavirus |
vesicle | small skin elevation filly with fluid; a blister |
wheal | a temporary,itchy elevation of the skin |
xeroderma | condition characterized by abnormally dry skin |