Basic terminology of the skin

Question 1

Abscess

Answer 1

A collection of pus in a cavity

Question 2

Alopecia

Answer 2

Loss of hair

Question 3

Cellulitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the subcutaneous layer of skin

Question 4

Cyst

Answer 4

Sac containing fluid or other material

Question 5

Debridement

Answer 5

Cleaning and removal of dead tissue

Question 6

Eczema

Answer 6

Inflammatory disease due to allergy

Question 7

Erosion

Answer 7

Rubbing away of tissues

Question 8

Erythema

Answer 8

Redness of the skin sunburn

Question 9

Granulation

Answer 9

Forming of scar tissue across a wound

Question 10

Haemangioma

Answer 10

Birthmark for example port wine stain

Question 11

Herpes Simplex

Answer 11

Virus causing infection usually cold sores

Question 12

Herpes Zoster

Answer 12

Shingles due to chickenpox virus

Question 13

Hidrosis

Answer 13

Sweating

Question 14

Melanoma

Answer 14

Tumour of pigmented cells

Question 15

Naevus

Answer 15

Birthmark

Question 16

Papilloma

Answer 16

Nipple like growth on skin surface

Question 17

Petechiae

Answer 17

Small red spots caused by bleeding in the skin

Question 18

Pruritus

Answer 18

 Itching or irritation of the skin

Question 19

Ulcer

Answer 19

Open sore of body tissue

Question 20

Urticaria

Answer 20

Hives. An itchy rash caused by allergic reaction

Question 21

Vesicle

Answer 21

A small blister or bladder containing fluid

Question 22

Xeroderma

Answer 22

Dry and scaly skin