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CH 8
Skin diseases & disorders
Question | Answer |
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_____ is a skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands, and is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness | seborrheic dermatitis |
Sebaceous cysts are often seen on the | scalp |
technical term for whitehead | closed comedone |
accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy | scale |
thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue | keloid |
crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis | fissure |
skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping | excoriation |
inflamed pimple containing pus | pustule |
small, discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin, such as a freckle. | macule |
closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin | cyst |
acquired, superficial patch of thickened skin | keratoma |
technical term for birthmark | nevus |
skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches, caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells | leukoderma |
freckles | lentigines |
condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated and often occur on the face | chloasma |
congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body | albinism |
skin disease characterized by red patches covered in white-silver scales that are usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back | psoriasis |
recurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters | herpes simplex I |
inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of lesions | eczema |
excessive persperation | hyperhidrosis |
chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose that is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and formation of papules and pustules | rosacea |
non-chronic condition that may occur when substances like corrosive or exfoliating agents temporalily damage the epidermis | irritant contact dermatitis |
children under the age of ____ should not be exposed to the sun | 6 months |
shorter rays that stop penetration at the base of the epidermis are known as | UVB rays |
the weakening of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to ______ without proper protection | UVA |
Approximately ______ percent of aging is caused the the rays of the sun | 80-85% |
as we age, elastin fibers naturally ________, causing wrinkling | weaken |
_______ agents are those that have been demonstrated to not clog follicles. | noncomedogenic |
the C represents _____ in the ABCDE Cancer Checklist | color |
skin cancer that starts with a black or dark brown patch on the skin that appears uneven in texture, jagged, or raised | malignant melanoma |
wart | verruca |
small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black | mole |
open comedo | blackhead |
benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening | milia |
thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes | scales |
abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule | tubercle |
recommended daily SPF | 15 |
abnormal colorations that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders | dyschromias |
most dangerous form of skin cancer | malignant melanoma |
absence of melanin pigment in the body | albinism |
abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape | stain |
type of keratoma | callus |
acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the _____ glands | sebaceous |
a predisposition to acne is based on heredity and | hormones |
noncomedogenic products are specifically designed and proven not to clog | follicles |
people have ____ over the intrinsic factors that affect skin aging. | little control |
best defense against pollutants is to | follow a good daily skin care routine |
irritant contact dermatitis occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the | epidermis |
large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum | sebaceous cyst |
large blister containing water fluid that is similar to a vesicle | bulla |
itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours | wheal |
contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions | impetigo |
slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed | scar |
foul-smelling perspiration | bromhidrosis |
also known as a liver spot | macule |
when bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen | anaerobic |
UVA rays are also known as | aging rays |
an allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance | sensitization |