Chapter 8 Skin Diseases and Disorders Vocab Flashcards
chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands due to retained secretions.
acne
congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes
albinism
(ACD) an allergy to an ingredient or a chemical, usually caused by repeated skin contact with the chemical
allergic contact dermatitis
cannot survive in the presence of oxygen
anaerobicanaerobic
inability to sweat due to damaged autonomic nerves
anhidrosis
most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules
basal cell carcinoma
foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet, which is generally caused by bacteria
bromhidrosis
a large blister containing a water fluid; similar to a vesicle, but larger
bulla
aka mask of pregnancy; condition characterized by typically brown hyperpigmentation on the face that is not elevated
chloasma
lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin was healed; scar
cicatrix
aka pinkeye; infection of the eyes that may be caused by a bacteria or a virus; very contagious
conjuctivitis
an inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances; many off these substances are used in cosmetology
contact dermatitis
dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing; an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material
crust
closed, abnormally developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or bellow the skin
cyst
inflammatory condition of the skin (in general)
dermatitis
abnormal colorations of the skin that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders
dyschromias
an inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease o 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 factors that contribute to aging and the appearance of aging
extrinsic factors
a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis (chapped lips, cracked feet)
fissure
unstable molecules that cause biochemical aging, especially wrinkling and sagging of the skin
free radicals
Recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore
herpes simplex I
excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness
hyperhidrosis
darker than normal pigmentation, appearing as dark splotches
hyperpigmentation
abnormal growth of the skin
hypertrophy
absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches
hypopigmentation
contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions, usually caused by a staphyloccocus bacteria
impetigo
skin-aging actors over which we have little control
intrinsic factors
(ICD) 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 (callus)
keratoma
technical term for freckles, small yellow to brown colored spots on the skin
lentigines
a mark on the skin that indicates an injury or damaged that changes the structure off tissues or organs
lesion
skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches; caused by burn, scar, inflammmation, or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells
leukoderma
flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or a red spot left after a pimple has healed
macule
most serious form of skin cancer; often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised
malignant melanoma
benign, keratin-filled cysts that can appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening
milia
aka prickly heat; an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small, red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin
miliaria rubra
small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black
mole
aka birthmark; a small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries
nevus
a solid bump larger than .4 in (1 cm) that can easily be felt
nodule
product that has been designed and proven not to clog the follicles
noncomedogenic
lesions that are a different color than the color of the skin, and/or lesions that are raised above the surface of the skin
primary lesions
skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales; usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back. It is rarely found on the face
psoriasis
the hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle, forming an obstruction that clogs follicles and exacerbates inflammatory acne lesions such as papules and pustules
retention hyperkeratosis
chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose, and is characterized by redness telangiectasis and in some cases the formation of papules and pustules
rosacea
any thin, dry, or oily plate of epideral lakes (dandruf)
scale
aka cicatrix; a lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed
scar
aka cicatrix; a lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed
scar
a large, protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum
sebaceous cyst
skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands; characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness
seborrheic dermatitis
characterized by piles of material on the skin surface, such as a crust or scab, or depressions in the skin surface, such as an ulcer
secondary skin lesions
allergic reaction CREATED by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance
sensitization
a small brown-colored or lesh-colored outgrowth of the skin
skin tag
type of skin cancer more seriouus than basal cell carcinoma; often characterized b scaly red papules or nodules
squamos cell carcinoma
abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circule and or irregular shape
stain
change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light
tan
distended or dilated surface blood vessels
telangiectasis
abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin; larger than a papule
tubercule
an abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color
tumor
open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane o the body; accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth and possibly weeping fluids or pus
ulcer
aka wart; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis
verruca
small blister or sac contained clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis
vesicle
hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin that often appear milky white
vitiligo
itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours caused by a blow or scratch, the bite of an insect, urticaria, or the sting of a nettle
wheal
