Chapter 11 : Drugs Used in Skin Disorders Flashcards
A substance used on the skin to prevent the growth of bacteria or provide a preoperative cleansing of the skin
Antiseptic
An agent that causes contraction after application to tissue
Astringent
A fibrous substance found in skin, tendon, bone, cartilage, and all other connective tissues
Collagen
A plug of keratin and sebum within a hair follicle of the skin
Comedo
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
Fungi parasitic on the skin
Dermatophyte
A fungal skin infection
Dermatiophytosis
Redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries
Erythema
Organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that is esterified with glycerol to form fat
Fatty acid
A focal suppurative inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; also known as a boil
Furuncle
New tissue formed in the healing of wounds of the soft tissue, consisting of connective tissue cells and ingrown young vessels; ultimately forms a scar
Granulation tissue
Pertaining to or composed of skin
Integumentary system
An agent that promotes loosening or separation of the horny layer of the epidermis
Keratolytic
An agent that promotes normalization of the development of keratin
Keratoplastic
Itching
Pruritus