Chapter 11 Flashcards
A large blister containing watery fluid. Similar to a vesicle but larger
Bulla
A close, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin. An acne cyst is one type of cyst.
Cyst
These are often referred to as tumors, but they are smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections
Nodules
A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a pustule.
Papule
An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pi’s, a fluid consisting of white blood cells, bacteria, and other debris.
Pustule
An abnormal rounded, solid lump; larger than a papule
Tubercle
A small blister or sac containing clear fluid. Poison ivy and poison oak produce these
Vesicles
An itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, bite, allergy or sting.
Wheal
Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while it is healing. “Scab”
Crust
A disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration
Acne excoriee
A crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. Chapped lips or hands are an example
Fissure
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissues.
Keloid
Excessive shedding of dead skin cells; flaky skin cells: any thing plate of epidermal flakes. Dandruff or psoriasis
Scale
An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth
Ulcer
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedowns and blemishes.
Acne
Non inflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.
Blackhead
Comedone
Epidermal cyst are small, firm, white papule. Pearl like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin.
Milia
“Boil”
Subcutaneous abscess filled with pus
Furuncle
Physician that specializes in disease and disorders of the skin
Dermatologist
Over production of pigment
Hyperpigmentation
Absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches
Hypopigmentation
Common form of eczema: mainly affects oily areas characterized by inflammation scaling or itching
Seborrheic dermatitis
Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face ; overgrowth of sebaceous gland
Sebaceous hyperplasia
Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions
Hyperhidrosis
Deficiency in perspiration; result of a fever or skin disease that requires a medical treatment
Anhidrosis
“Prickly heat”; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itchy skin from excessive heat exposure
Miliaria rubra
Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies and irritants
Atopic dermatitis
Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical
Contact dermatitis
Acne like condition around the mouth. Mainly small clusters of papule that could be caused by toothpaste or products used on the face
Perioral dermatitis
Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells or a response to injury or infection
Edema
Redness caused by inflammation: a red lesion is erythemic
Erythema
Razor bumps; resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection
Pseudofolliculitis
Skin disease chars by red patches covered with white silver scales. Skin cells replicate too fast
Psoriasis
Hives; caused by an allergic reaction from the body’s histamine production
Urticaria
Vascular dilation of blood vessels
Vasodilation
A vascular lesion; capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger and distended vessels
Telangiectasia
Inflammation of the skin characterized by extreme redness, dilation of blood vessels and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules
Rosacea
Liver spots; condition characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated
Chloasma
Freckles; small yellow brown colored spots. Patches are referred to as large maculae’s.
Lentigo
Term for hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes often during pregnancy or with birth control use.
Melasma
“Birthmark”, malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries
Nevus
Increase in pigmentation due to melanin production that results from exposure to UV radiation.
Tan
Absence of melanin pigment in the body.
Albinism
Skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches; congenital, acquired, post inflammatory or other causes that destroy pigment producing bc cells.
Leukoderma
Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough; resulting from sun damage
Actinic keratoses
Thickening of the skin causes by a mass of keratinized cells
Hyperkeratosis
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
Keratoma
Redness and bumpiness common on the cheeks or upper arms. Caused by blocked hair follicles. Accompanied by rough texture and small pinpoint white milia.
Keratosis pilaris
Pigmented Nevis; brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black.
Mole
“Wart” hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus
Verruca
Hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up and do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin
Retention hyperkeratosis
