Chapter 16 Flashcards
itching sensation
Puritis
hard, solid growth in the epidermis
nodules
fluid filled structure in the dermis
Cysts
small, eruption from the skin; cold sore
vesicle
fluid filled capsule in the epidermis
blister
are clear; full of interstitial fluid; type of blister
Bullae
pus filled; indication of infection; type of blister
Pustules
blood filled blister
Buboes
removing the fluid from below the blister
Lancing
are flat lesions
Macular lesionsq
infectious skin disease found on the hands and face of kids
impetigo
infectious skin disease found on hands & face of adults
erysipelas
a deep infection of the dermis
cellulitis
a superficial infection of hair follicles
folliculitis
a boil
faruncle
a group of boils
carbuncle
is a latent viral infection; cold sores or fever blisters
herpes
Verucca Vulgaris; a viral infected hyperplasia
warts
There are several strains; HPV
Human Papilloma Virus
General term for fungal infection of the skin; fungal infection
Dermatophytes
An infection on the skin by candida albicans, fungal infections
Candidiasis
Oral Candidiasis
Thrush
Ring worm
Tinea corporis
athlete’s foot
Tinea pedis
Jock itch
Tinea cruris
Scalp worm
Tinea capitis
Barber’s itch
Tinea barbae
Nail fungis
Tinea unguium
Lice infestation
Pediculosis
Mite infestation; harder to get of. Mites carry bacteria
Scabies