Chapter 61 Vocab Flashcards
Acantholysis
Separation of epidermal cells from each other due to damage or abnormality of the intracellular substance
Balneotherapy
A bath with therapeutic additives
Bullae
Large, fluid-filled blisters
Carbuncle
Localized skin infection involving several hair follicles
Cheilitis
Inflammation of the lips (when dry, cracking, inflamed skin occurs at the corners of the mouth, it is called angular cheilitis; when caused by sun exposure, it is called solar cheilitis)
Comedones
The primary lesions of acne, caused by sebum blockage in the hair follicle
Cytotoxic
Destructive of cells
Debridement
Removal of necrotic or dead tissue by mechanical, surgical, chemical, or autolytic means
Dermatitis
Any inflammation of the skin
Dermatosis
Any abnormal skin lesion
Epidermopoiesis
Development of epidermal cells
Furuncle
Localized skin infection of a single hair follicle; also known as a boil
Hydrophilic
A material that absorbs moisture
Hydrophobic
A material that repels moisture
Hygroscopic
A material that absorbs moisture from the air
Lichenification
Thickening of the horny layer of the skin; also known as scaling
Liniments
Lotions with added oil for increased softening of the skin
Mitogenic
A substance that stimulates mitosis or cell division and reproduction
Pruritus
Itching
Pyodermas
Bacterial skin infections
Striae
Bandlike streaks on the skin, distinguished by color, texture, depression, or elevation from the tissue in which they are found; usually purplish or white
Suspensions
Liquid preparations in which powder is suspended, requiring shaking before use
Tinea
A superficial fungal infection on the skin or scalp
Xerosis
Overly dry skin
