Chapter 8 Flashcards
Congenital hypopigmentation or absence of melanin pigment of the body
Albinism
Allergy to an ingredient or chemical usually caused by repeated exposure
Allergic contact dermatitis
Deficiency in perspiration
Anhidrosis
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; light or pearly nodules
Nasal cell carcinoma
Foul smelling perspiration
Bromhidrodis
Larger blister containing watery fluid
Bulla
Liver spots; characterized by hyperpigmentation in spots that are not elevated
Chloasma
Whitehead, hair follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment; sebum is white or cream; small bump just under the skin surface
Closed comedo
Pinkeye; bacterial infection in the eyes; extremely contagious
Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances
Contact dermatitis
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it was healing; accumulation of sebum and pus
Crust
Closed abnormally developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin
Cyst
Inflammatory condition of the skin
Dermatitis
Abnormal colorations that accompany many systemic and skin disorders
Dyschromias
Inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching
Eczema
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
Excoriation
Primarily environmental that contribute to aging
Extrinsic factors
A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Fissure
Unstable molecules that cause biochemical aging
Free radicals
Recurring viral infection that presents itself and a fever blister or cold sore
Herpes simplex
Excessive sweating
Hyperhidrosis
Darker than normal pigmentation, appearing in splotches
Hyperpigmentation
Contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions
Impetigo
Skin aging factors over which we have little control
Intrinsic factors
Occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis
Irritant contact dermatitis
Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
Keloid
Acquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis
Keratoma
Freckles, small yellow-brown spots on skin exposed to sunlight and air
Lentigines
Mark on the skin, may indicate and injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs
Lesion
