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Skin Disorders

PATHO TEST 2

QuestionAnswer
Erythema Reddened skin
Induration Hardening or thickening of the skin
Atrophy Thinning and loss of skin layers
Bulla Large blister
Telangiectasia Fine, irregular red lines produced by dilation of the capillaries
Pustule Papule filled with pus
Scale Fragment of dry skin
Scar Permanent replacement of normal skin with connective tissue
Ulcer Loss of epidermal and dermal tissue
Lichenification Hardening or thickening of skin with markings Results from trauma I.e scratching
Macule Defined, flat area of altered pigmentation
Nodule Solid lump greater than 0.5 cm in diameter
Papule Raised, well-defined lesion, less than 0.5 cm
Plaque Raised, flat-topped lesion, greater than 2 cm
Vesicle Blister (small)
Wheals (Urticaria - itching) Transient pale, elevated papules with pink margins allergic rxns
STUDY PIC
Albinism Genetic disorder, lack of pigmentation
Vitiligo Abnormalities in melanin production leading to discolored skin patches (no color)
Melasma Appearance of dark macuoles (large spots) on the face, more common in brown skin women
Lentigos Age spots
Xerosis Dry skin More easily bruised, damaged
Pruritus Itching Various causes treatment involves addressing underlying cause allergic rxns
Created by: Mplaster
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