Anaphy Flashcards
- keratinous filament growing out of the epidermis.
Hair
an epidermal penetration of the dermis
Hair follicle
part of the hair NOT anchored to the follicle, EXPOSED AT SKIN SURFACE
Hair shaft
lies BELOW surface of skin
Hair root
layer of mitotically active basal cells
Hair matrix
hair root end deep in the dermis , surrounds the hair papilla
Hair bulb
made of connective tissue, blood capillaries, nerve endings
Hair papilla
- SURROUND ROOT of GROWING HAIR
Internal root sheath
- EXTENSION of EPIDERMIS, ENCLOSES HAIR ROOT
External root sheath
- THICK CLEAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE, COVERS HAIR ROOT
Glassy membrane
- cells divide rapidly at the root of the hair
Anagen
- HAIR FOLLICLE ACTIVE GROWTH
Catagen
- HAIR FOLLICLE AT REST
- NO NEW GROWTH
Telogen
TIP OF FINGERS AND TOES ), RICH IN BLOOD VESSELS
Nail bed
FORMS ON NAIL BED ), FARTHEST EXTREMITIES, FORMS BACK SUPPORT FOR PICKING OBJECTS, COMPOSED OF DENSELY PACKED DEAD KERATINOCYTES
Nail body
MATRIX OF PROLIFERATING CELLS FROM STRATUM BASALE
Nail Root
OVERLAPS NAIL ON SIDES FOR ANCHORING NAIL BODY
Nail fold
EPONYCHIUM
Nail cuticle
LITTLE MOON )
Lunula
FURTHEST FROM CUTICLE
Hyponychium
genetic disorder that affects (completely or partially) the coloring of skin, hair, and eyes.
Albinism
- melanocytes in certain areas lose their ability to produce melanin, possibly due to an autoimmune reaction.
Vitiligo
cause the accumulation of bile and the yellow pigment bilirubin, leading to the skin appearing yellow or jaundiced
Liver Cancer
secretion of large amounts of melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH), which results in a darkening of the skin.
Tumor of Pituitary Gland
- RELEASE OF EXCESS AMOUNT OF ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE WHICH GIVE DEEP BRONZE COLOR
Addison Disease
- WHITE SKIN DISORDER
Ashen
Blue skin
Cyanosis
- cancer that affects the mitotically active stem cells
Basal Cell Carcinoma
- cancer that affects the keratinocytes of the stratum spinosum
SQUAMOS CELL CARCINOMA
cancer characterized by the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes
MELANOMA
inflammatory condition and occurs in individuals of all ages.
- allergic reaction that manifests as dry, itchy patches of skin that resemble rashes
Eczema
- involves the clogging of pores
- skin disturbance that typically occurs on areas of the skin that are rich in sebaceous glands (face and back).
Acne
- OILY SUBSTANCE
Sebum
- IRREGULAR ACCUMULATION OF MELANOCYTES
Freckles
- larger masses of melanocytes
Mole
- Asymmetry – the two sides are not symmetrical
- Borders – the edges are irregular in shape
- Color – the color is varied shades of brown or black
- Diameter – it is larger than 6 mm (0.24 in)
- Evolving – its shape has changed
ABCDE
- collagen-rich skin formed after the process of wound healing
Scar
- formation of a raised or hypertrophic scar
Keloid
- called decubitis ulcers, are caused by constant, long-term, unrelieved pressure on certain body parts
Bedsore
- dermis is stretched beyond its limits of elasticity
Stretch mark