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
Immune disorder that causes lesions (hives) in response to immune action
Urticaria
Each lesion
Wheal
A topic dermatitis; noncontagious inflammation due to sensitization
Eczema
Created by poison ivy
Hapten oil
Facial erythema; occurs more in women but more severe in men. Appears in middle-aged/fair skin
Rosacea
Cracked, bleeding scales in the skin due to an over-reactive t-cell
Psoriasis
Person has a facial butterfly
Systemic Lupus Erythematosous
A benign tumor of melanocytes; mole
Nevus
type of hemangioma that are purple due to veins
Port-wine
type of hemangioma that are due to extra blood vessels
Strawberry
type of hemangioma that are due to capillaries
Cherry
Grows outward, not metasistic but malignant
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Grows inward; metatastic, rare; malignant
Squamos cell carcinoma
Caused by excess sun exposure; happens to light-skin people
Actinic Keratosis
On the bottom of the foot
Kaposi’s sarcoma
the most dangerous cancer in the body
Malignant Melanoma
A genetic lack of melanocytes
Albinism
A progressive loss of melanocytes; idiopathic
Vitiligo
Sun freckle covers a large area at once
Ephelides
Sun damaged spots
Lentigenes
Hormone indced pigment of the face; shows up during pregnancy or birth control use
Melasma
Congenital pressure
Birthmarks
Sebaceous glands produce?
Sebum oils
A plugged sebaceous gland
Acne vulgaris
superficial plug
blackhead
Bacterial, infected plug
Pimple
Person is over producing sebum. The white flakes are dried sebum
Seborrheic Dermatitis (chronic dandruff)
An incapsulated cyst in a sebaceous gland
Sebaceous cyst
Body’s response to pressure
Pressure lesions
The epidermis breaks down
Decubitis ulcers
Due to poor blood flow
Diabetic ulcer
Has a nodule center
Corn
Thick epidermis
Callus
is a skeletal problem not a skin issue
Bunion
A result of heat destroying proteins
Burns
Cold will cause basal construction & lack of oxygen. Ice crystals will destroy cells from the inside causing necrosis
Frostbite
What degree of trauma does the epidermis get damaged?
First degree
What degree of trauma happes with no lost in function?
first degree
What degree of trauma happens that takes days to heal?
First degree
What degree of trauma happens when there is damage to epidermis & dermis (blisters)?
Second degree
What degree of trauma happens when there is a loss of function?
Second degree
What degree of trauma happens that takes weeks to heal?
Second degree
What degree of trauma happens when there is damage to the epidermis, dermis and the subcutaneous layer?
Third Degree
What degree of trauma happens when there is no pain?
Third degree
A chart to calculate surface area
Rule of Nines
Are full of air. Happens with frost bite
Air blisters
