CH3: Disease and Conditions

Question 1

What is a hematoma and Hirsutism?

Answer 1

hematoma - localized collection of blood trapped under the skin from trauma

hirsutism - excessive growth of hair in unusual places

Question 2

What is impetigo and psoriasis?

Answer 2

impetigo - bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

psoriasis - autoimmune disease characterized by itchy red patches covered with silvery scales

Question 3

Explain the differences between primary and secondary lesions

Answer 3

skin lesion - pathologically altered tissue
primary: caused directly by a disease process

secondary: evolves from a primary lesion or that is caused by external forces, such as infection

Question 4

What are ulcers, urticaria, verruca, and vitiligo?

Answer 4

ulcer - lesion of skin or mucous membrane marked by inflammation

urticaria - allergic reaction of the skin characterized by eruption of pale red elevated patches that intensely itch (hives)

verruca - rounded epidermal growth caused by virus (wart)

vitiligo - loss of skin pigmentation