Diseases and Disorders 2012-2013
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| A blister containing a watery fluid, similar to vesicle but larger. | Bulla
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| A closed, abnormally developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semi-fluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin. | Cyst
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| A spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or a red spot left after a pimple has healed. | Macule
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| An abnormal rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin; larger than papule. | Tubercle
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| A swelling; an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells, varying in size, shape, and color. | Tumor
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| A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis. | Vesicle
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| An itchy swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours; caused by a blow, bite of an insect, urticaria(skin allergy), or the sting of a needle. EX:Hives or mosquito bites. | Wheal
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| Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while its healing; an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material. EX: Scab on a sore | Crust
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| A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping. | Excoriation
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| A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis. EX: Chapped lips or hands | Fissure
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| Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. | Keloid
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| Any thin, dry, or oilyplate of epidermal flakes. EX: Abnormal or excessive dandruff | Scale
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| Light colored slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed. | Scar (Cicatrix)
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| An open lesion on the skin or mucus membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. | Ulcer
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| Also known as a whitehead | Closed comedo
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| Benign, keratin filled cysts that appear just underneath the epidermis and have no visible opening. | Milia
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| Skin condition caused by an infalmmation of sebaceous glands. | Seborrheic Dermatitis
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| Deficency in perspiration, often a result of fever or certain skin Diseases. *MEDICAL TREATMENT!* | Anhidrosis
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| Foul smelling perspiration, usually noticable on feet or armpits. | Bromhidrosis
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| Excessive sweating caused by heat or general body weakness. | Hyperhidrosis
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| Formerly known as acne. Chronic congestion appearing primarily on cheeks and nose, characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and formation of papules and pustules. | Rosacea
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| Prickly heat;acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the erruption of small red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin, caused by excessive heat. | Miliaria Rubra
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| What are red patches covered with silver-white scales? | psoriasis
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| A small round brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranges in color is what? | a mole
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| Light abnormal patches is what? | leukoderma
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| What is albinism? | absence of melanin pigment of the body
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| An allergy to an ingredient or chemical is? | allergic contact dermatitis
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| Cannot survive with the presence of oxygen | anaerobic
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| Most common type of skin cancer | basal cell carcinoma
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| Also known as liver spots | chloasma
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| Also known as pinkeye | conjunctivitis
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| What is contact dermatits? | an inflammation caused by having contact with certain chemicals
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| What is dermatitis? | inflammatory condition of the skin
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| What is dyschromias? | abnormal coloration of the skin
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| Eczema is? | an often chronic disease of the skin characterized by severe inflammation
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| What is extrinsic factors? | environmental factors that contribute to aging
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| What is a molecule that causes biochemical aging? | free radicals
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| What is herpes simplex? | viral infection presents as a fever blister or cold sore
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| What is darker than normal pigmentation? | hyperpigmentation
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| What is an abnormal growth of skin? | hypertrophy
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| What is hypopigmentation? | absence of pigment resulting in light or white splotches
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| What is impetigo? | a contagious bacterial skin infection
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| What is intrinsic factors? | skin aging factors
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| Ocurs when irritating substances damage the epidermis | irritant contact dermatitis
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| Thicken patch of epidermis | keratoma
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| Technical term for freckles | lentigines
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| Mark on the skin that indicates an injury | lesion
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| Most severe type of skin cancer | malignant melanoma
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| Also known as a birthmark | nevus
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| A solid bump larger than .4 inches | nodule
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| Product that has been designed and proven to clog follicles | noncomedogenic
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| Lesions that are different colors and raised above the skin | primary lesions
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| Acne prone skin | retention hyperkeratosis
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| Pocket lesion filled with sebum | sebaceous cyst
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| Piles of material on skin surface | secondary skin lesions
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| Sensitization is what? | allergic reaction created by exposure to chemicals
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| A small brown-colored or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin | skin tag
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| Type of skin cancer that is more serious than basal cell carcinoma that is? | squamous cell carcinoma
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| Abnormal skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape | stain
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| Change of pigment of skin caused by exposure to the sun or UV rays | tan
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| What is telangiectasis? | distended or dilated surface blood vessels
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| What is the technical term of a wart? | verruca
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| What is the hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented skin? | vitiligo
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