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vocab test 3-3

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An area where skin has been scraped away   Abrasion  
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An inflammation of sebaceous glands. Occurs predominantly in sebaceous follicles that have been colonized by bacteria, lipid rich sebum.   Acne  
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Inherited inability of an individual to produce melanin. Melanocytes are unable to synthesize tryrosinase.   Albinism  
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Particial or complete lack of hair, may result from genetic factors, aging, endocrine disorders, chemotheraphy or skin disease.   Alopecia  
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When the blood is not getting enough oxygen from the lungs, the mucous membranes, nail beds, & skin appear bluish   Cyanotic  
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Sores caused by constant deficiancy of blood flow to tissues overlying a bony projection subjected to prolonged pressure against an object.   Decubitus Ulcer  
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An inflammation of the skin with patches of redness, blistering, dry extremely itchy skin, usually in skin creases of the wrists, back of knees, fronts of elbows, may be outgrown   Eczema  
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Redness of the skin, caused by engorgement of capillaries of the dermis with blood due to skin injury, exposure to heat, infection, inflammation or allergy   Erythema  
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Involves only the epidermis, mild pain & erythema (redness), but no blisters, skin functions remain, cold water for pain, heals in 3 to 6 days   First Degree Burns  
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Localized benign tumor of the skin & subcutaneous layer that results from an abnormal increase in blood vessels. (flat, pink, red or purple lesion present at birth usually nape of the neck   hemangiona  
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Highly contagious skin infection mainly in infants & children appears as red sored especially around nose & mouth   Impetigo  
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A vascular & cellular response that helps eliminate microbes, foreign material & dying tissue in preperation for repair   Inflammation  
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Due to a buildup of yellow pigment bilirubin in the skin, appears yellow in skin & whites of the eye, usually indicates liver disease   Jaundice  
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An elevated irregular darkened area of excess scar tissue caused by collagen formation during healing, tender & frequently painful, occurs in the dermis & underlying subcutaneous layer usually after trauma, surgery, a burn or severe acne,   Keloid Scar  
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An irregular tear of the skin   Laceration  
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Karatinocytes divide & move more quickly than normal from the stratum basal to the stratum corneum, shed within 7 to 10 days, produce immature keratin (knees, elbows, scalp, silvery scales)   Psoriasis  
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destoys epidermis & part of the dermis, some skin function is lost, blisters, redness, edema, pain, blister forms due to accumulation of fluid between the dermis & epidermis, heals in 3 to 4 weeks but may leave scar   Second degree burns  
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destroys epidermis, dermis & subcutaneous layer,skin function lost, marked edema, numb due to destroyed sensory nerve endings, color varies from marble-white to mahongeny to charred, dry wounds, regeneration slowly occurs, skin grafting may be necessary   Third degree burns  
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