Chapter 8 skin disorders and diseases Flashcards
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is known as
Also not a lesion
keloid pg.178
A freckle is an example of a mark on the skin called a
lesion pg.178
A large blister containing a watery fluid is a
bulla pg.178
A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus is a
papule pg.179
Lesions of the skin characterized by piles of material on the skin surface are
Secondary skin lesions pg.179
Cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer , such as chapped hands or lips, are
fissures pg.180
Any thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes is known as a s
scale pg.180
An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth, is an
ulcer pg.180
A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a
Open comedo pg.180
Benign , keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening are
milia pg.180
A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is
acne pg.180
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by red, flaky skin in the scalp and hairline is
seborrheic dermatitis pg.181
A contagious, recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores is
herpes simplex pg.182
A noncontagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales found on the scalp is
Psoriasis pg .182
Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a
wart pg.184
Dark, brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised may be a warning sign of
malignant melanoma pg.184
The american cancer society recommends using a checklist to recognize potential skin cancer or changes in moles, using the letter b to check mole
borders pg.185
The main food source for acne bacteria is
fatty acids pg.186
Which of the following is not an intrinsic skin- aging factor
sun exposure pg.187
The rays of the sun that cause sunburns and tanning are also known as burning rays are
uvb rays pg. 189
A flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a
Macule
An inflamed pimple containing pus is a
Pustule
An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape is a
Tumor
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing comprise a
Crust
Distended or dilated surface blood vessels are called
Telangiectasias
Excessive sweating caused by heat or general body weakness is
Hyperhidrosis
The absence of melanin pigmentation of the body is known as
Albinism
The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is
Basal cell carcinoma
The uv rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms which are
Uva and uvb
Allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or substance
Sensitization
Skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches
Leukoderma
Inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances
Contact dermatitis
Small brown or flesh colored outgrowth of the skin
Skin tag
Large protruding pocket like lesion filled with sebum
Subacesous cyst
Abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape
Stain
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
Excoriation
Common bacterial infection of the eyes
Conjunctivitis
