Chapter 11: Disorders and Diseases of the skin Flashcards
Epidermal cysts; small, firm papules with no visible opening; whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead skin cells
Milia
Knowledge of skin conditions that prohibit a treatment
Contraindicate
Inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous gland characterized by comedones and blemishes
Acne
A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum and other debris inside follicles
Comedone
“Boil”; Subcutaneous abscess filled with pus; caused by bacteria in glands or hair follicles
Furuncle
Physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails
Dermotologist
Over production of pigment
Hyperpigmentation
Absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches
Hypopigmntation
Common form of eczema; mainly affects oily areas; characterized by inflammation, scaling, and/or itching
Seborrheic dermatitis
An overgrowth of the sebaceous glands; appear similar to open comedones; donut shaped with sebaceous material in the middle
Sebaceous hyperplasia
Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions
Hyperhidrosis
Deficiency of perspiration; result in fever or skin disease that requires medical treatment
Anhidrosis
Acute inflammatory skin disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat disorder
Miliaria rubra
Excess inflammation. dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies irritence
Atopic dermatitis
Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical
Contact dermatitis
Acne-like condition around the mouth
Perioral dermatitis
Swelling caused by 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 pus or infection
Pseudofolliculitis
Skin disease with red patches covered with white silver scales; caused by over proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast
Psoriasis
Hives; Caused by allergic reaction from the bodies histamine production
Urticaria
Vascular dilation of the blood vessels
Vasodilation
Vascular lesion describes capillaries that have been damaged and larger or distended blood vessels
Telagiectasia
Large blister containing watery fluid similar to a vesicle, but larger
Bulla
Closed abnormally developed sack containing fluid infection or other matter above or below the skin
Cyst
Tumors; Smaller bumps caused by conditions like scar tissue. fatty deposits, or infections
Nodule
Pimple, small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus
Papule
Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to the head of the pimple
Pustule
Abnormal rounded, solid lump, larger than a papule
Tubercle
Small blister or sack containing clear fluid poison ivy and oak
Vesicle
Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or stings
Wheal
Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while healing. resulting in/an accumulation of sebum or pus; sometimes mixed with epidermal material
Crust
Disorder where clients purposely scape off acne lesions, causing scaring and discoloration
Acne Excoriee
Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Fissure
Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
Keloid
Flaky skin cells, any thin plate of epidermal plates, dry or oily
Scale
Open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth
Ulcer
Liver spots; condition characterized ny hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that aren’t elevated
Chloasma
Freckles; small yellow brown sports, result of sun exposure
Lentigo
Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often during pregnancy or with birth control use
Melasma
Birth mark; malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries
Nevus
Increase in the pigmentation due to melanin production that results from exposure to UV radiation
Tan
Absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, hair, and eyes
Albinism
Skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches, congenital required, post inflammatory or other causes that destroy pigment producing cells
Leukoderma
Pink or flesh colored pre-cancerous lesions that feel sharp or ruff resulting from sun damage
Actinic Keratosis
Thickening of the skin, caused by a mass of keratinize cells
Hyperkeratosis
Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis
Keratoma
Redness and bumpiness, on the cheeks or upper arms; blocked hair follicles
Keratosis Pilaris
Pigmented nevus; brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black
Mole
Wart; hypertrophy of the papillae in epidermis caused by a virus
Verruca
Hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up and don’t shed from the follicles
Retention hyperkeratosis
