Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Congenital hypopigmentation or absence of melanin pigment of the body

A

Albinism

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2
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Allergy to an ingredient or chemical usually caused by repeated exposure

A

Allergic contact dermatitis

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3
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Deficiency in perspiration

A

Anhidrosis

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4
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Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; light or pearly nodules

A

Nasal cell carcinoma

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5
Q

Foul smelling perspiration

A

Bromhidrodis

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6
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Larger blister containing watery fluid

A

Bulla

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7
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Liver spots; characterized by hyperpigmentation in spots that are not elevated

A

Chloasma

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8
Q

Whitehead, hair follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment; sebum is white or cream; small bump just under the skin surface

A

Closed comedo

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9
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Pinkeye; bacterial infection in the eyes; extremely contagious

A

Conjunctivitis

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10
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Inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances

A

Contact dermatitis

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11
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Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it was healing; accumulation of sebum and pus

A

Crust

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12
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Closed abnormally developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin

A

Cyst

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13
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Inflammatory condition of the skin

A

Dermatitis

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14
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Abnormal colorations that accompany many systemic and skin disorders

A

Dyschromias

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15
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Inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching

A

Eczema

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16
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Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

A

Excoriation

17
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Primarily environmental that contribute to aging

A

Extrinsic factors

18
Q

A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

19
Q

Unstable molecules that cause biochemical aging

A

Free radicals

20
Q

Recurring viral infection that presents itself and a fever blister or cold sore

A

Herpes simplex

21
Q

Excessive sweating

A

Hyperhidrosis

22
Q

Darker than normal pigmentation, appearing in splotches

A

Hyperpigmentation

23
Q

Contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions

24
Q

Skin aging factors over which we have little control

A

Intrinsic factors

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Occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis
Irritant contact dermatitis
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Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
Keloid
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Acquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis
Keratoma
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Freckles, small yellow-brown spots on skin exposed to sunlight and air
Lentigines
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Mark on the skin, may indicate and injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs
Lesion