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Ch 5 Integumentary System Flashcards

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Small slit or crack like sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying

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Fissure

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Linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis

Ex scratches, abrasions, chemical or thermal burns

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Excoriations

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An open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring

Ex pressure sore, basal cell carcinoma

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Ulcer

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Malignancy of the basal layer of the epidermis or hair follicles

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Arises from skin that undergoes pathological hardening of epidermal cells

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Neoplasm composed of abnormal melanocytes that commonly begin in a darkly pigmented mole

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Malignant melanoma

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Localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

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Abscess

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Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts usually associated with seborrhea

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Acne

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Partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease; commonly called baldness

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Alopecia

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Form of intraepidermal carcinoma characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis

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Bowen disease

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Diffuse (widespread) acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Cellulitis

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Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots

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Chloasma

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Typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin

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Comedo

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Infection of the skin caused by fungi

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Dermatomycosis

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Chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly itching

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Eczema

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Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

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Erythema

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Damaged tissue following a severe burn

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Eschar

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Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts; usually associated with seborrhea

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Acne

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Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

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Impetigo

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Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)

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Keratosis

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Unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

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Pallor

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Partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease commonly called baldness

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Alopecia

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Infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear

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Pediculosis

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Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

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Petechia

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Skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients

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Pressure ulcer

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Intense itching

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Pruritus

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Chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

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Psoriasis

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Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing echhymoses or petechiae

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Purpura

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Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

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Scabies

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Fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; also called ringworm

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Tinea

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Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives

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Urticaria

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Epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include plantar warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts

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Verruca

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Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

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Vitiligo

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Any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient’s sensitivity to it

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Skin Test

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Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction

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Intradermal skin test

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Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested (such as food, pollen, and animal fur), usually on the forearm and observing for a subsequent reaction

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Patch skin test

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Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin

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Scratch (prick) skin test

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Chemical removal of the outer layers of the skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses

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Chemical peel

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Removal of necrotized tissues from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents

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Debridement

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Rubbing using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away the epidermis

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Dermabrasion

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Tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current; also called electrodessication

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Fulguration

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Surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site

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Skin graft

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Transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person

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Allograft/ Homograft

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Transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual

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Autograft

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Transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern

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Synthetic

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Transplantation (dermis only) from a foreign donor (usually a pig) and transferred to a human

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Xenograft/Heterograft

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Alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity resulting in cell death

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antifungals

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Inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of histamine

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antihistimines

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Topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections in cuts, scratches, and surgical incisions

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Antiseptics

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Decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune system’s inflammatory response to tissue damage

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Corticosteroids

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Destroy and soften the outer layer of skin so that it is sloughed off or shed

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Keratolytics

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Kill insect parasites, such as mites and lice

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Parasiticides

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Cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin

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Protectives

53
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Block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes

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Topical anesthetics

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Form of intraepidermal carcinoma characterized by red brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis

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Bowen disease

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Diffuse (widespread) acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

A

Cellulitis

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Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish crown patches or spots

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Chloasma

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Typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin

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Comedo

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Skin discoloration consisting of large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow; commonly called a bruise

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Ecchymosis

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Small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person

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Lentigo

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Ichthy

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Dry scaly

62
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Pil/o

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Hair

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