CH 3 WORD SHARE (SKIN CONDITION)

Question 1

abnormal paleness of skin

Answer 1

Pallor:

Question 2

skin reacts abnormally to light

Answer 2

Photosensitivity:

Question 3

severe itching

Answer 3

Pruritis:

Question 4

Softening of the nail

Answer 4

Onychomalacia:

Question 5

collection of pus in skin

Answer 5

Abscess

Question 6

chronic form of adult acne with redness and tiny pimples, primarily on nose

Answer 6

Acne Rosacea

Question 7

common form of teenage acne with comedo, papules, and pustules

Answer 7

Acne Vulgaris:

Question 8

condition of the skin

Answer 8

Dermatosis:

Question 9

inflammation of the skin

Answer 9

Dermatitis:

Question 10

tissue necrosis due to loss of blood flow; late stages of gangrene; affected area becomes dried, blackened,
and shriveled

Answer 10

Dry gangrene:

Question 11

aka Atopic dermatitis; a condition that makes your skin dry, red, and itchy usually due to contact with an irritant

Answer 11

Eczema

Question 12

torn or jagged wound

Answer 12

Laceration:

Question 13

a contagious viral infection; aka German measles

Answer 13

Rubella:

Question 14

: A contagious, intensely itchy skin condition caused by a tiny, burrowing mite

Answer 14

Scabies:

Question 15

Surgical removal of wrinkles

Answer 15

Rhytidectomy:

Question 16

fungal infection; itching & scaling lesions on the foot aka athlete’s foot

Answer 16

Tinea pedis:

Question 17

infected fingernail or toenail bed

Answer 17

Onychia:

Question 18

fungal infection of nail

Answer 18

Onychomycosis

Question 19

biting the nails

Answer 19

Onychophagia:

Question 20

Surgical repair of the skin

Answer 20

Dermatoplasty:

Question 21

fungal infection; itching & scaling lesions on the scalp aka ringworm

Answer 21

Tinea capitis:

Question 22

sebum filled sac forms around sebaceous gland

Answer 22

Sebaceous cyst

Question 23

tissue necrosis due to loss of blood flow; area of gangrene with secondary bacterial infection and pus

Answer 23

Wet gangrene:

Question 24

generic term for dry and scaly skin

Answer 24

Ichthyoderma: