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med surge-Skin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Alopecia | Loss of hair |
| Autograft | Surgical transplantation of any tissue from one part of the body to another on the same person. |
| Contracture | Shortening or tention of muscles that affects extension. |
| Excoriation | Loss of epidermis;linear,hollowed-out crusted area.(Ex.Abrasion or scratch,scabies.) |
| Pruritus | Itching |
| Macule,Freckles | Small,flat blemishes that are flush with skin surface. |
| Papules | Small,raised,solid skin lesions less than 1cm in diameter.(Ex.Wart(verruca)elevated moles,lichen planus. |
| Urticaria | Presence of wheals or hives in an allergic reaction. |
| Pediculosis | Lice infestation;a parasite disorder of the skin that is usually associated c poor living conditions and poor hygiene. |
| Keloid | Overgrowth of collagenous scar tissue at the sight of a wound. |
| Wheals | Round elevation of the skin;white in the center c pale red periphery.(Ex.Insect bite,urticaria,allergic reaction. |
| Verruca(wart) | A benign,viral,warty skin lesion c a rough papillomatous(nipple like)growth occuring in many forms. |
| Pustulant vesicle | Small,circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains pus. |
| Nevi | A pigmented,congenital skin blemish that is usually benign but can become cancerous.(Ex.birthmarks or moles) |
| Suppuration | Production of purulent material. |
| Tinea Capitis | Ringworm of the scalp. |
| Tinea Corporis | Ringworm of the body |
| Tinea Cruris | Jock itch |
| Tinea pedis | Athletes foot. |
| The skin,or integument,a major organ | Is the outer covering of the body,and together c its appendages-hair,nails and special glands. |
| Integumentary Dystem | Hair,nails and special glands makes up the integumentary system. |
| Although the skin covers the outside of the body,its main function is | Homeostasis and protection of the internal organs. |
| Functions of the skin | Pathogenic organisms,foreign substances,natural barrier against infection. |
| Functions of skin CONT... | Temperature regulation,prevention of dehydration,Excretion of waste products,Vit.D Synthesis. |
| Structure of the skin | Skin consist of two layers:the outer epidermis and inner dermis,or corium. |
| Herpes Zoster(SHINGLES) | Caused from the same virus that causes chicken pox.The virus causes inflamation of the spinal ganglia. |
| Shingles | Sometimes the virus may affect a single nerve such as trigeminal nerve. |
| Shingles |
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