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Chapter 12

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sebaceous glands   secrete oil that lubricates the skin and discourages the growth of bacteria  
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sweat glands   help regulate body temperature and water content by secreting sweat  
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heparin   which is released in response to an injury. it is an anticoagulant prevents blood clotting  
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histamine   is released in response to allergens, causes the signs of an allergic response, including itching and increased mucus secretion  
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hidrosis   is the production of excretion of sweat  
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unguis   is known as fingernail or toenail  
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lunula   is a pale half-moon-shaped region at the nail root. most easily seen in the thumbnail.  
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cuticle   is a narrow band of epidermis attached to the surface of the nail just in front of the root it protects keratin cells as they form  
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nail root   fastens the nail to the finger or toe by fitting into a groove in the skin  
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acne vulgaris   known as acne caused by an over production of sebum (oil)it can be triggered by hormones. it can occur in adult  
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comedo   noninflected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle known as a blackhead  
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sebaceous cyst   closed sac associated with a sebaceous gland that is found just under the skin; cyst contain yellow fatty material found on the neck and face or trunk  
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seborrhea   over-activity of sebaceous gland that results in the production of excessive amount of sebum(oil)  
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seborrheic dermatitis   is an inflammation that causes scaling and itching of the upper layers of skin or scalp known as dandruff  
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seborrheic keratosis   is a benign skin growth that has a waxy or pasted on look; can vary in color from tan to black occur mostly in the elderly  
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anhidrosis   abnormal condition of lacking sweat in response to heat  
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diaphoresis   is profuse sweating  
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heperhidrosis   is a condition of sweating in one area or over the whole body  
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miliaria   is heat rash or prickly heat; intensely itchy rash caused by blockage of sweat glands by bacteria or dead cells  
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hirsutism   is the presence of excessive body and facial hair in women, usually occurring in a male pattern; hereditary or hormonal balance  
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alopecia   known as baldness is the partial or complete loss of hair most commonly on the scalp  
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alopecia areata   is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair follicles, causing a well defined on the scalp or body (( areata means occurring in patches  
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alopecia capitis totalis   uncommon condition characterized by the loss of hair on the scalp  
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alopecia universalis   is the total loss of hair on all parts of the body  
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koilonychia   known as spoon nail; malformation of the nail  
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onychia   inflammation of the matrix; nail which results in the loss of nail also known as onychitis  
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onychocryptosis   is known as ingrown toe nail  
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onychomycosis   is a fungal infection of the nail; depending on the infection it can make the nail turn white, green or black nail becomes thick and brittle  
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onychophagia   means nail biting  
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paronychia   is a acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail  
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albinism   is a genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the absence of pigment in the skin or hair and irises of eye; result of missing enzyme for the production of melanin  
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melanosis   any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in different parts of the body  
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vitiligo   is irregular patches of white skin/ hair growing in the affected areas is also white (reason is the destruction of the mealancytes)  
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contusion   is an injury to underlying tissues without breaking the skin (bruise) discoloration of skin and causes pain  
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ecchymosis   known as a bruise due to bleeding under the skin  
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pupura   is the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin  
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petechiae   very small pinpoint hemorrhages that are less than 2 mm in diameter  
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hematoma   usually caused by an injury is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in tissue and then reabsorbs back into the body  
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crust   is a collection of dried serum and cellular debris  
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macule   freckle , flat moles known as a macula is a discolored flat spot that is less than 1 cm in diameter  
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papule   is a small raided red lesion that is then 0.5 cm in dia. does not contain pus .. insect bite  
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plaque   is a scaly raised area of closely spaced papules psoriasis lesions would be an example of plaque  
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verrucae   hard skin lesions; warts caused by the papilloma virus  
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wheal   known as a welt small bump that itches  
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abscess   is a closed pocket containing pus; that is caused by a bacterial infection  
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cyst   is an abnormal sac containing gas,fluid or semisolid material  
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pustule   known as a pimple; they can be caused by acne vulgaris impetigo other infections  
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vesicle   small blister less than 0.5 diameter containing watery fluid  
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bulla   is a large blister more than 0.5 diameter  
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abrasion   injury in which superficial layer of skin are scraped or rubbed away  
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fissure   is a groove or crack-like break in skin example; athlete's foot,  
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laceration   is a torn or jagged wound or accidental cut  
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strawberry hemangioma   is a soft raised dark reddish purple birthmark  
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eczema   persistent or recurring dermatitis; characterized by redness, itching, dryness with possible blistering cracking oozing or bleeding chronic condition appears to be a response of the body's immune system  
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pruritus   known as itching associated with forms of dermatitis  
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ichthyosis   is a group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened and scaly skin  
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lupus erythematosus   is an autoimmune disorder characterized by red,scaly rash on face and upper truck; the condition also attacks the connective tissue in the other body systems  
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psoriasis   skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occure on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, buttocks  
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xeroderma   excessively dry skin  
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carbuncle   is a cluster of connected furuncles (boils)  
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furuncles   are boils caused by staphylococcal infection around hair follicles  
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gangrene   which is tissue necrosis (death) caused by loss of circulation to the affected tissues. this is followed by bacterial invasion that caused putrefaction (decay that smells bad) if the infection inters the blood stream it can be fatal  
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tinea   fungal infection that can grow on the skin, hair, or nails; known as wring worm  
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tinea capitis   is found on the scalps of children (capitis mean head)  
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tinea corporis   fungal infection of the skin on the body (corporis means body)  
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tinea sruis   jock itch found in the genital area  
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tinea pedis   athlete's foot (pedis means foot)  
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tinea versicolor   is a fungal infection that causes painless discolored areas on the skin  
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pediculosis   is an infestation of lice  
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keloid   abnormally raised or thickened scar beyond the boundaries of the incision; a tendency to form keloids is often inherited common among dark pigmented skin  
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keratosis   is any skin growth such as a wart or callus; which there is over growth and thickening of the skin  
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lipoma   is benign, slow growing fatty tumor loicated between the skin and muscle layer  
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skin tage   small flesh-colored light brown polyps that hang from the body by fine stalks they are benign  
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actinic keratosis   is a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun damaged skin; red scaly patch and feels like sandpaper  
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malignant melanoma   Skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes; this is the most serious type of skin cancer; first signs are change is the size shape or color of a mole  
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first degree burn   no blister, superficial damage to the epidermis  
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second degree burn   blister, damage to the epidermis and dermis  
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third degree burn   damage to the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers and possibly the muscle  
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cryosrugery   is the destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells, such as warts, tumors, us of extreme cold by using liquid nitrogen  
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curettage   removal of material from the surface by scraping; one use is to remove basal cell tumors  
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dermatoplasty   known as skin grafts replacement of damaged skin with healthy skin; taken from a donor or on the site of a patient's body  
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rhytidectomy   known as a face lift; removal of excess skin and fat around the face to eliminate wrinkles  
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