chapter 3 ingumentary system: pharmacology Flashcards
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branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the integumentary system; physician is a dermatologist
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dermatology
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surgical speciality involved in repair, reconstruction, or improvement of body structures such as damaged, missing or misshapen skin, physician is a plastic surgeon
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plastic surgery
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a scraping-away of skin surface by friction
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abrasion
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abnormal condition of no sweat
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anhidrosis
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large blister; larger than a vesicle
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bulla
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collection of hardened sebum in hair follicle; also called a blackhead
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comedo
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injury caused by a blow to the body; causes swelling, pain, bruising; skin is not broken
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contusion
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fluid-filled sac under the skin
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cyst
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loss of normal skin color of pigment
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depigmentation
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profuse sweating
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diaphoresis
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skin discoloration caused by blood collecting under the skin following blunt trauma to the skin; a bruise
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ecchymosis
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redness or flushing of skin
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erythema
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condition of having reddened or flushed skin
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erythroderma
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thick layer of dead tissue and tissue fluid that develops over deep burn area
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eschar
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crack-like lesion or groove on skin
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fissure
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excessive hair growth over body
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hirsutism
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redness of skin due to increased blood flow
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hyperemia
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abnormal condition of excessive sweat
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hyperhidrosis
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abnormal amount of pigmentation in skin
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hyperpigmentation
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general term for wound, injury, or abnormality
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lesion
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having skin that appears white because normal skin pigmentation is absent; may be all of the skin or just in some areas
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leukoderma
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fatty mass
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lipoma
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flat, discolored area flush with skin surface; example would be freckle or birthmark
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macule
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abnormal condition of death
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necrosis
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pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole; usually benign but may become cancerous
nevus
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firm, solid mass of cells in skin larger than 0.5 cm in diameter
nodule
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softening of the nails
onychomalacia
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abnormal paleness of skin
pallor
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small, solid, circular raised spot on surface of skin less than 0.5 cm in diameter
papule
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pinpoint purple or red spots from minute hemorrhages under skin
petechiae (singular is petechia)
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condition in which skin reacts abnormally when exposed to light, such as UV rays of the sun
photosensitivity
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severe itching
pruritus
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hemorrhages into skin due to fragile blood vessels that appear dark brown/purplish; commonly seen in older adults
purpura
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containing pus or infection that is producing pus; pus consists of dead bacteria, white blood cells and tissue debris
purulent
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raised spot on skin containing pus
pustule
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presence of pus on or in layers of skin; sign of bacterial infection
pyroderma
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condition in which skin has lost its elasticity and become hardened
scleroderma
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oily discharge
seborrhea
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containing or producing pus
suppurative
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open sore or lesion in skin or mucous membrane
ulcer
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also called hives; skin eruption of pale reddish wheals with severe itching; usually associated with food allergy, stress, or drug reactions
urticaria
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blister; small fluid-filled raised spot on skin
vesicle
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small, round, swollen area on skin; typically seen in allergic skin reactions such as hives and usually accompanied by urticaria
wheal
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condition in which skin is abnormally dry
xeroderma
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collection of pus in skin
abscess
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inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles resulting in papules and pustules
acne
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chronic form of acne seen in adults involving redness, tiny pimples, and broken blood vessels, primarily on nose and cheeks
acne rosacea
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common form of acne seen in teenagers; characterized by comedos, papules and pustules
acne vulgaris
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genetic condition in which body is unable to make melanin; characterized by white hair and skin and red pupils due to lack of pigment
albinism
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cancerous tumor of basal cell layer of epidermis; frequent type of skin cancer that rarely metastasizes or spreads; these cancers can arise on sun-exposed skin
basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
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damage to skin that can result from exposure to open fire, electricity, UV light from the sun, or caustic chemicals; seriousness depends on amount of body surface involved and depth of burn as determined by amount of damage to each layer; skin and burns are categorized as first degree (superficial), second degree (partial thickness) or third degree (full thickness)
burn
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diffuse, acute infection and inflammation of connective tissue found in skin
cellulitis
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a scar
cicatrix
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open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences cutting off blood flow to overlying skin; can appear in bedridden patients who lie in one position too long and can be difficult to heal; also called bedsore or pressure sore
decubitus ulcer
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inflammation of skin
dermatitis
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general term indicating presence of abnormal skin condition
dermatosis
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late stages of gangrene characterized by affected area becoming dried, blackened, and shriveled, referred to as mummified
dry gangrene
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superficial dermatitis of unknown cause accompanied by redness, vesicles, itching and crusting
eczema
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tissue necrosis usually due to deficient blood supply
gangrene
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condition I️ which skin becomes dry, scaly, and keratinized
ichthyosis
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highly infectious bacterial infection of skin with pustules that rupture and become crusted over
impetigo
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form of skin cancer frequently seen in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients; consists of brownish-purple papules that spread from skin and metastasize to internal organs
kaposi's sarcoma
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formation of raised and thickened hypertrophic scar after injury or surgery
keloid
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term for any skin condition involving overgrowth and thickening of epidermis layer
keratosis
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torn or jagged wound; incorrectly used to describe a cut
laceration
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dangerous form of skin cancer caused by uncontrolled growth of melanocytes; may quickly metastasize or spread to internal organs
malignant melanoma
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infestation with lice; eggs laid by lice are called nits and cling tightly to hair
pediculosis
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chronic inflammatory condition consisting of papules forming "slivery scale" patches with circular borders
psoriasis
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contagious viral skin infection; commonly called "german measles"
rubella
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contagious skin disease caused by egg-laying mite that burrows through skin and causes redness and intense itching; often seen in children
scabies
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sac under skin filled with sebum or oil from sebaceous gland; can grow to large size and may need to be excised
sebaceous cyst
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cancer of epidermis layer of skin that may invade deeper tissue and metastasize; often begins as sore that does not heal
squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
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congenital collection of dilated blood vessels causing red birthmark that fades a few months after birth
strawberry hemangioma
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chronic disease of connective tissue that injures skin, joints, kidneys, nervous system, and mucous membranes, autoimmune condition meaning that body's own immune system attacks normal tissue of body; may produce characteristic red, scaly butterfly rash across cheeks and nose
systemic lupus erythematosus
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fungal skin disease resulting in itching, scaling lesions
tinea
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fungal infection of scalp; commonly called ringworm
tinea capitis
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fungal infection of foot; commonly called athletes foot
tinea pedis
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contagious viral skin infection; commonly called chickenpox
varicella
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commonly called warts; benign growth caused by virus; has rough surface removed by chemicals and/or laser therapy
verruca
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disappearance of pigment from skin in patches, causing milk-white appearance; also called leukoderma
vitiligo
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area of gangrene that becomes secondarily infected by pus-producing bacteria
wet gangrene
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absence of loss of hair, especially of head; commonly called baldness
alopecia
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furuncle involving several hair follicles
carbuncle
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bacterial infection of hair follicle; characterized by redness, pain, and swelling; also called boil
furuncle
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abnormal condition of hair fungus
trichomycosis
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infected nail bed
onychia
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abnormal condition of nail fungus
onychomycosis
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nail eating (nail biting)
onychophagia
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infection of skin fold around a nail
paronychai
