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Chapter 11 Flashcards

1
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A large blister containing watery fluid. Similar to a vesicle but larger

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Bulla

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A close, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin. An acne cyst is one type of cyst.

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Cyst

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These are often referred to as tumors, but they are smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections

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Nodules

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A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a pustule.

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Papule

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An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pi’s, a fluid consisting of white blood cells, bacteria, and other debris.

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Pustule

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An abnormal rounded, solid lump; larger than a papule

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Tubercle

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A small blister or sac containing clear fluid. Poison ivy and poison oak produce these

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Vesicles

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An itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, bite, allergy or sting.

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Wheal

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Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while it is healing. “Scab”

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Crust

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A disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration

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Acne excoriee

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A crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. Chapped lips or hands are an example

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Fissure

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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissues.

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Keloid

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Excessive shedding of dead skin cells; flaky skin cells: any thing plate of epidermal flakes. Dandruff or psoriasis

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Scale

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An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth

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Ulcer

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A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedowns and blemishes.

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Acne

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Non inflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.
Blackhead

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Comedone

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Epidermal cyst are small, firm, white papule. Pearl like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin.

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Milia

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“Boil”
Subcutaneous abscess filled with pus

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Furuncle

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19
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Physician that specializes in disease and disorders of the skin

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Dermatologist

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20
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Over production of pigment

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Hyperpigmentation

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21
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Absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches

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Hypopigmentation

22
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Common form of eczema: mainly affects oily areas characterized by inflammation scaling or itching

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Seborrheic dermatitis

23
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Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face ; overgrowth of sebaceous gland

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Sebaceous hyperplasia

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Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions

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Hyperhidrosis

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Deficiency in perspiration; result of a fever or skin disease that requires a medical treatment

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Anhidrosis

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“Prickly heat”; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itchy skin from excessive heat exposure

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Miliaria rubra

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Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies and irritants

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Atopic dermatitis

28
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Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical

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Contact dermatitis

29
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Acne like condition around the mouth. Mainly small clusters of papule that could be caused by toothpaste or products used on the face

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Perioral dermatitis

30
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Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells or a response to injury or infection

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Edema

31
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Redness caused by inflammation: a red lesion is erythemic

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Erythema

32
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Razor bumps; resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection

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Pseudofolliculitis

33
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Skin disease chars by red patches covered with white silver scales. Skin cells replicate too fast

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Psoriasis

34
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Hives; caused by an allergic reaction from the body’s histamine production

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Urticaria

35
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Vascular dilation of blood vessels

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Vasodilation

36
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A vascular lesion; capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger and distended vessels

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Telangiectasia

37
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Inflammation of the skin characterized by extreme redness, dilation of blood vessels and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules

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Rosacea

38
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Liver spots; condition characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated

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Chloasma

39
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Freckles; small yellow brown colored spots. Patches are referred to as large maculae’s.

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Lentigo

40
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Term for hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes often during pregnancy or with birth control use.

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Melasma

41
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“Birthmark”, malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries

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Nevus

42
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Increase in pigmentation due to melanin production that results from exposure to UV radiation.

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Tan

43
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Absence of melanin pigment in the body.

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Albinism

44
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Skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches; congenital, acquired, post inflammatory or other causes that destroy pigment producing bc cells.

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Leukoderma

45
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Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough; resulting from sun damage

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Actinic keratoses

46
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Thickening of the skin causes by a mass of keratinized cells

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Hyperkeratosis

47
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Squired superficial thickened patch of epidermis. A callus is a keratoma caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin, especially the hands and the feet

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Keratoma

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Redness and bumpiness common on the cheeks or upper arms. Caused by blocked hair follicles. Accompanied by rough texture and small pinpoint white milia.

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Keratosis pilaris

49
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Pigmented Nevis; brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black.

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Mole

50
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“Wart” hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus

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Verruca

51
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Hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up and do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin

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Retention hyperkeratosis

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