Chapter11-Disorders & Diseases Flashcards
What condition is also known as melasma ?
Hyper pigmentation
What is true of malignant melanoma ?
Most serious form of skin cancer
What is an example of epidermal cyst ?
Milia
What are nodules ?
Small bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue or infections
What is a tubercle ?
Abnormal rounded solid lump larger then a papule
What is tinea versicolor ?
Yeast infection of the skin that inhibits melanin production
Common name for the contagious infection tinea corporis ?
Ring worm
Generic term for fungal infection ?
Tinea
What is a characteristic of the form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma ?
Scaly red or pink papules or nodules .
What are sebaceous filaments ?
Mainly solidified imp actions of oil without the cell matter
What is asteatosis ?
Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency
What is the term for excess inflammation (dry skin, redness, itching) from allergies and irritants ?
Atopic dermatitis
What is hypertrophy ?
Abnormal growth
What is impetigo ?
Contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters
What is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen)
Keloid