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CMT Dermatology

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cutaneous   This membrane is the primary organ of the integumentary system.  
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serous   comprised of 2 distinct layers-epithelial layer of simple squamous cells and a basement of connective tissue that holds and supports teh epithelial cells.  
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Parietal   Lines body cavities  
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Visceral   Covers surfaces of the organs.  
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Mucous   Epithelial membranes that line body surfaces opening directly to the exterior.  
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Synovial fluid   secreted by the connective membranes, this is a thick, colorless fluid that lubricates the areas between bones and joints.  
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Epidermis   Outermost layer of the skin consisting of a relatively thin sheet of stratified squamous epithelium.  
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Stratum germinativum   Innermost layer of skin.  
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Keratin   Produced when cytoplasm approaches the surface of the skin. it is the waterproof material that gives cells on the outer layer protective qualities.  
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Stratum corneum   outer layer of skin.  
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Dermis   Deeper, thicker layer composed mostly of connective tissue.  
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Subcutaneous tissue   thick layer of connective tissue and fat supporting the layers of the skin.  
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Lanugo   Extremely, fine, soft hair of a newborn.  
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Follicles   Specialized structures required for hair growth.  
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Papilla   Cluster of cells at the base of the follicle necessary for hair growth.  
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Root of hair   Part of the hair beneath the skin.  
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Shaft of hair   Part of the hair above the surface of the skin.  
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Arrector pili   A tiny muscle at the base of the dermal papilla that contracts when frightened or cold producing "goose bumps."  
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Nail body   Visible part of the nail.  
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Root of nail   Part of the nail in a groove hidden by a fold of skin  
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Cuticle   the fold of skin hiding the nail root  
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Lunula   Crescent shaped white area nearest the root  
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Nail bed   The layer of epithelium under the nail body.  
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Sweat glands   the most numerous of the skin glands.  
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Eccrine glands   The more numerous of the sweat glands. They are distributed all over the body.  
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Apocrine glands   Found primarily in the axilla and the genital area.  
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Sebaceous glands   Secrete oil for hair and skin.  
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Receptors   Make it possible for the body surface to act as a sense organ.  
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Macule   Discolored flat lesion (freckle or age spot)  
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Papule   A less than 1 cm in diameter solid elevation of the skin (acne or pimple)  
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Nodule   Solid, elevated lesion more than 1 cm in diameter (enlarged neck gland)  
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Pustule   Pus-filled small elevation of the skin (whitehead)  
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Vesicle (blister)   A small collection of clear fluid (chickenpox)  
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Plaque   Slightly elevated surface lesion with a flat surface  
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Crust   Rough,dry surface of dried exudate or blood  
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Lichenification   Leather-like skin surface  
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Keloid   Benign, elevated, irregularly shaped scar due to the formation of excessive amounts of collagen in the skin during connective tissue repair.  
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Fissure   Crack-like sore or groove  
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Ulcer   Open sore in teh skin and mucous membrane  
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Erosion   Wearing away or loss of epidermis  
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Comedone   Hair follicles blocked with sebum, keratin, or debris  
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Cyst   Thick-walled, closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material.  
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Polyp   Mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane on a stalk  
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Scale   Flakey skin (dandruff, psoriasis)  
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Wheal   Smooth, slightly elevated, swollen area that is either redder or paler than the surrounding skin (insect bite)  
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Seborrheic dermatitis   An idiopathic condition that appears in a variety of forms and causes inflammation of the skin  
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Contact dermatitis   Acute inflammation of the skin caused by coming in contact with many substances such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac  
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Eczema   An inflammatory skin disease with papules, vesicles, erythema, edema, scaling, etc.  
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Urticaria (hives)   Acute allergic reaction where red wheals develop on the skin.  
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Psoriasis   A chronic skin condition for which the etiology is unknown but it is thought to be an autoimmune disorder or have a genetic component.  
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Rosacea   A chronic, cyclic condition occurring on the cheeks that causes redness of the skin  
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Acne vulgaris   Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles causing papules, pustules and comedones.  
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Herpes Zoster (shingles)   Caused by the varicella-zoster virus, this is an acute inflammatory dermatomal eruption of extremely painful vesicles  
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Impetigo   Caused by either strep or Streptococcus aureus, this is a common contagious, superficial skin infection characterized by pustular lesions that rupture and form thick yellow crusts on the skin  
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Furuncle (boil)   An abscess caused by bacteria that involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent tissue  
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Carbuncle   Term used to refer to an ususually large furnuncle or when multiple furnuncles occur in adjoining follicles and are connected by their drainage canals  
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Cellulitis   An acute, diffuse, bacterial infection resulting when bacteria enters the skin through a cut or lesion  
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Dermatophytoses   Chronic superficial fungal infection of the skin  
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Decubitus ulcers (bed sores)   Also referred to as a "pressure ulcer" it results from areas of dead skin and can affect the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers of the skin  
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Scabies (itch mite)   parasitic infection that are contageous  
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Seborrheic keratosis   A benign growth originating in the epidermis characterized by brown papules or plaques and appearing as though they are pasted on the skin  
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Actinic keratosis   Common premalignant lesions seen on sun-exposed areas of the body  
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Basal and squamous cell carcinomas   nonmelanoma cancers that form on the skin as a result of chronic sun exposure  
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Malignant melanoma   The most serious of the 3 types of skin cancers.  
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Vitiligo   Patches of pale, irregular skin that usually occur usually a stressful incident and are evenly located on one side of the body  
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Hemangioma   Benign lesion of proliferating blood vessels in the dermis that produced red, blue, or purple color  
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Nevi   Small dark areas of skin composed of collections of melanocytes (moles)  
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Albinism   A rare inherited condition characterized by the inability of melanocytes to produce melanin resulting in pale skin, white hair and generally pink or pale blue eyes.  
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Seborrheic warts   Rounded, oval patches of darkly pigmented skin 1 to 3 cm across. They are not true warts  
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Pityriasis   Rungal infection with patches of flaky, light or dark skin that devlops on the trunk of the body  
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Folliculitis   Erythemic, pustular lesion of teh skin as a result of inflammatory reaction to hair follicies  
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Corns   Extremely common, localized hyperplastic areas of the stratum corneum layer of the epidermis. They develop on toes  
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Calluses   Extremely common, localized hyperplastic areas of the stratum corneum layer of the epidermis. Large and commonly develop on the ball of the foot and the palms of the hands  
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Verrucae (warts)   Elevated growths of epidermis as the result of hyperplasia.  
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Plantar warts   Small, hard white or pink lump with a cauliflower-like surface containing small clotted blood vessels that resemble black splinters  
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Paronychia   Infection in the skin around a nail that can be caused either by bacteria or fungi.  
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Alopecia   Chronic hair loss.  
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Cellulitis   Inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue  
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Scleroderma   Chronic hardening and thickening of the skin  
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Ecchymosis   Black-and-blue mark on the skin  
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Purpura   Ecchymosis and petechia in the skin, mucous membranes, and serosal surfaces  
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Bacterial analysis   Skin samples are sent to a laboratory to detect the presence of microorganisms  
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Fungal tests   Skin scrapings of lesions, hair specimens or nail clippings are taken and sent for culture and microscopic examination.  
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Allergy skin testing   Various antigens including animal dander, foods, plants, pollens, ect are given by intradermal injection into the forearm  
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Culture and sensitivity (C&S)   Exudate from an ulcer, wound, burn or laceration or the pus of an infection is placed in a Petri dish for growth.  
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RAST   A blood test to measure the amount of IgE produced each time the blood is mixed with a specific allergan showing which of the many allergans the patient is allergic to.  
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Skin scraping   The edge of a scalpel is used to obtain material from a lesion. It is examined under the microscope for diagnosis.  
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Tzanck test   A skin scraping of fluid from a vesicle is obtained, a smear made and placed on a slide, stained and examined under a microscope to diagnos Herpes virus infections and shingles.  
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Wood's lamp   Used to diagnose vitiligo and ringworm by using an ultraviolet light to highlight areas of the skin.  
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