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chapter 12 Flashcards

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A small bump that itches and can appear as a symptom of an allergic reaction; a welt

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wheal

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A skin condition resulting from the destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes and causing irregular patches of white skin.

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vitiligo

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Small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus; also known as wart

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verrucae

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Itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction; also known as hives.

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urticaria

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A fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails; also known as ringworm

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tinea

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An autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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A malignant tumor of the scaly squamous cells of the epithelium; however, it can quickly spread to other body systems

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squamous cell carcinoma

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Overactivity of the sebaceous glands that results in the production of an excessive amount of sebum

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seborrhea

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An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened

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scleroderma

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A skin infection caused by an infestation of itch mites that cause small, itchy bumps and blisters by burrowing into the top layer of human skin to lay their eggs

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scabies

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A chronic condition of unknown cause, characterized by tiny red pimples and broken blood vessels.

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rosacea

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The surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the face for the elimination of wrinkles; also known as a facelift

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rhytidectomy

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producing or containing pus

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purulent

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The appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin

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purpura

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A common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks

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psoriasis

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Itching associated with most forms of dermatitis

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pruritis

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Small pinpoint hemorrhages less than 2 mm in diameter; singular, petechia

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petechiae

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An infestation with lice.

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pediculitis

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An acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail

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paronychia

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A small, raised, red lesion, such as an insect bite, that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter

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papule

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A benign, superficial, wartlike growth on the epithelial tissue or elsewhere in the body, such as in the bladder

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papilloma

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A fungal infection of the nail

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onychomycosis

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Ingrown toenail in which the edges of a toenail curve inward and cut into the skin

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onychocryptosis

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A severe infection caused by Group A strepbacteria that enters the body through a wound. Also known as flesh eating bacteria

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necrotizing fasciitis

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A type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes

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malignant melanoma

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A discolored, flat spot, such as a freckle, that is less than 1 cm in diameter

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macule

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A benign, slow-growing fatty tumor located between the skin and the muscle layer

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lipoma

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A chronic abnormal condition, usually in women, that is characterized by the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs

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lipedema

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A malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave or scooped out like the bowl of a spoon; also known as spoon nail

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koilonychia

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Any skin growth, such as a wart or callus, in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin

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keratosis

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An abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the original incision

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keloid

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A highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

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impetigo

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A group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin

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ichthyosis

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Excessive bodily and facial hair in women, usually occurring in a male pattern.

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hirsutism

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A swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.

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hematoma

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A small knotlike swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis

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granuloma

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Large, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands; also known as boils

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furuncles

38
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Inflammation of the hair follicles that is especially common on the limbs and in the beard area on men

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folliculitis

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A condition in which there is widespread scaling of the skin, often with pruritus, erythroderma, and hair loss

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exfoliative dermatitis

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Refers to a widespread rash, usually in children

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exanthem

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Abnormal redness of the entire skin surface

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erythroderma

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Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation

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erythema

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A form of persistent or recurring dermatitis characterized by redness, itching, and dryness with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding

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eczema

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A large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin

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ecchymosis

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Atypical moles that may develop into skin cancer

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dysplastic nevi

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Profuse, but not necessarily excessive, sweating

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diaphoresis

47
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Inflammation of the skin

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dermatitis

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The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and promote healing

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debridement

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A noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle; also known as a blackhead

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comedo

50
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A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound

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cicatrix

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A pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on the face; also known as melasma or the mask of pregnancy

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cholasma

52
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An acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues

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cellulitis

53
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A cluster of connected furuncles (boils)

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carbuncle

54
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A soft, raised, pink or red vascular birthmark

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capillary hemangioma

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A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter

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bulla

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Surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin; also known as a lid lift

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blepharoplasty

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The partial or complete loss of hair, most commonly on the scalp; also known as baldness

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alopecia

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A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises due to a missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin

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albinism

59
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A precancerous skin lesion that occurs on sun-damaged skin

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actinic keratosis

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