Chapter 5 - Integumentary System Diseases and Conditions

Question 1

abcess

Answer 1

localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (characteristically a staphylococcal infection)

Question 2

acne

Answer 2

inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads (comedos), inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts that are usually associated with seborrhea; also called acne vulgaris

Question 3

alopecia

Answer 3

partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication. or a skin disease; commonly known as baldness

Question 4

Bowen disease

Answer 4

very early form of skin cancer, which is easily curable and characterized by a red, scaly patch on the skin; also called squamous cell carcinoma in situ

Question 5

cellulitis

Answer 5

diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Question 6

chloasma

Answer 6

pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish-brown patches or spots

Question 7

comedo

Answer 7

typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct

Question 8

decubitus ulcer

Answer 8

inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in elderly bedridden persons; also known as pressure ulcer

Question 9

ecchymosis

Answer 9

skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from bluish black to greenish brown or yellow; bruise

Question 10

eczema

Answer 10

chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs and accompanied by intense itching (pruritus); also called atopic dermatitis

Question 11

erythema

Answer 11

redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

Question 12

eschar

Answer 12

dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn

Question 13

impetigo

Answer 13

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

Question 14

keratosis

Answer 14

thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)

Question 15

lentigo

Answer 15

small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in middle-aged or older person

Question 16

pallor

Answer 16

unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

Question 17

pediculosis

Answer 17

infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear

Question 18

petechia

Answer 18

minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

Question 19

pruritus

Answer 19

intense itching

Question 20

psoriasis

Answer 20

chronic skin disease characterized by itchy red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales and caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

Question 21

purpura

Answer 21

any of the several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae

Question 22

scabies

Answer 22

contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

Question 23

tinea

Answer 23

fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part of affected; also called ringworm

Question 24

urticaria

Answer 24

allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives

Question 25

verruca

Answer 25

epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts

Question 26

vitiligo

Answer 26

localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk white patches