Ch. 8 Skin Disorders and Diseases Flashcards
What is a closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin?
Cyst
What is a small, discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin, such as a freckle?
Macule
An inflamed pimple containing pus is known as a:
pustule
An abnormal cell mass varying in size, shape, and color is a:
tumor
A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping is known as a:
excoriation
A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is a:
fissure
What is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue?
Keloid
An accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy, is known as a:
scale
What is the technical term for whiteheads?
Closed comedones
Sebaceous cysts are often seen on the:
scalp
_________________is a skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands, and is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness.
Seborrheic dermatitis
What does a chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose that is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papules and pustules?
rosacea
What is the technical term for excessive perspiration?
Hyperhidrosis
An inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of lesions is known as:
eczema
The recurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters, is known as:
herpes simplex I
What is a skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales that are usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back?
Psoriasis
Congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body is known as:
albinism
What is a condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated and often occurring on the face?
Chloasma
What is the technical term for freckles?
Lentigines
What is a skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches, caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells?
Leukoderma
What is the technical term for a birthmark?
Nevus
An acquired, superficial patch of thickened skin is called a:
keratoma
A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black is a:
mole
What is the technical term for a wart?
Verruca
What is a skin cancer that starts with a black or dark brown patch on the skin that appears uneven in texture, jagged, or raised?
Malignant melanoma
The American Cancer Society recommends using the ABCDE Cander Checklist to help make skin cancer easier to recognize, with the A representing asymmetry, the B representing border, the C representing ___________, the D representing diameter, and the E representing evolving.
color
__________agents are those that have been demonstrated to not clog follicles.
Noncomedogenic
As we age, elastin fibers naturally___________, causing wrinkling.
Weaken
Approximately____________percent of again is caused by the rays of the sun.
80-85
The weaking of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to_________without proper protection.
UVA rays
Shorter rays that stop penetration at the base of the epidermis are known as______rays.
UVB
Children under the age of_______should not be exposed to the sun.
6 months
_________is a typically non-chronic condition that may occur when substances like corrosive or exfoliating agents temporarily damage the epidermis.
Irritant contact dermatitis
