16-30 Flashcards
An accessory organ of the skin that is found in the dermis and the sites where the hairs emerge
Follicle
Redness of the skin
Erythema
A swelling caused by blood under the skin
Hematoma
A viral infection characterized by an eruption of one or more groups of vesicles on the lip or genitalia
Herpes simplex
An infection caused by the varicella zoster virus and characterized by the eruption of a painful rash on the body which follows a nerve root; also known as shingles
Herpes zoster
Condition of thick abnormal hair growth that can affect both men and women
Hirsutism
A highly contagious bacterial skin infection most common in children and characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture
Impetigo
An abnormal raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the incision
Keloid
Any skin growth, such as a wart or callus in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin
Keratosis
A benign fatty deposit under the skin that causes a bump
Lipoma
An autoimmune disorder characterized by a red scaly rash on the face and upper trunk that also attacks the connective tissue in the other body systems
Lupus erythematosus
A sometimes deadly skin cancer that arises from the pigment producing cells deep in the skin
Malignant melanoma
An infection caused by Group A strep that enters the body through a wound if untreated the infected tissue can e destroyed and the illness may be fatal. Also known as flesh eating bacteria
Necrotizing fasciitis
Ingrown toenail
Onychocryptosis
A fungal infection of the nail
Onychomycosis
