31-45 Flashcards
Itching
Pruritis
An infestation with lice
Pedi ultisols
A skin disorder characterized by flare ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows knees scalp back or buttocks
Psoriasis
Producing or containing pus
Pity lent
A condition characterized by chronic redness and acne over the nose and cheeks
Rosacea
A skin infection caused by an infestation with the itch mite that produces distinctive brown lines an an itchy rash
Scabies
An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened causing skin to become hard and swollen
Scleroderma
A type of oil gland found in the dermis
Sebaceous
Any if several common skin conditions in which there is an overproduction of sebum
Seborrhea
Under the skin
Subcutaneous
A fungal infection of the skin hair or nails also known as ringworm
Tines
Wheals caused by an allergic reaction also known as hives
Urticaria
An autoimmune disorder caused by a loss of melanin resulting in whitish areas if skin usually on the face and hands
Vitiligo
Flesh colored skin lesions with distinct round borders that are raised and often have small finger like projections
Warts
A small bump witch itches and appears as a symptom of an allergic reaction
Wheal
