Chapter 2: Listen to Learn Flashcards
What is Alopecia?
The partial or complete loss or hair, most commonly on the scalp.
Alopecia is also known as?
Baldness.
What is Cellulitis?
An acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues.
Cellulitis is characterized by?
Malaise, swelling, warmth and red streaks.
What is Comedo?
A noninflected lesion.
Comedo is formed by?
By buildup of serum and keratin in a hair follicle.
What is Erythema?
Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation.
What is Erythrodema?
An abnormal redness of the entire skin surface.
What is Hematoma?
A swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissue.
What is Impetigo?
A highly contagious bacterial skin infection.
Impetigo is characterized by?
Isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture.
What is Keloid?
An abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the original incision.
What is Lipedema?
A chronic abnormal condition in women.
Lipedema is characterized by?
By the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs.
What is Malignant Melanoma?
A type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes.
What is Necrotizing Fasciitis?
An infection of tissues caused by Group A streptococci, that can destroy body tissue.
Necrotizing Fasciitis is also known as?
Flesh-eating bacteria.
What is Pediculosis?
An Infestation with lice.
What is Pruritus?
Is associated with most forms of dermatitis.
Pruritus is also known as?
Itching.
What is Purulent?
Producing or containing pus.
What is Rhytidectomy?
The surgical removal of excess skin and fat for the elimination of wrinkles.
Rhytidectomy is also known as?
Facelift.
What is Scabies?
A skin infection caused by an infestation with the itch mite.
