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