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Class 4 Skin Flashcards

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Acrocyanosis

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a bluish discoloration of the hands and feet may be present at birth and may persist for several days or longer if the newborn is kept in cool ambient temperatures.

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Alopecia

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hair loss

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Annular

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shaped like a ring; used to describe a lesion that forms a ring around a clear center of normal skin

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4
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Apocrine

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referring to glands found in the axillae and anogenital areas.

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Cellular stratum

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the location where keratin cells are synthesized

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Cellulitis

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a diffuse, acute infection or the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Chloasma

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facial discoloration common during pregnancy; also called the mask of pregnancy.

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Confluent

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referring to lesions that run together.

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Cutis marmorata

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a marbled or mottled appearance to the skin of a newborn when exposed to decreased temperatures; occurs because the newborn’s immature vascular systems is unable to adapt to temperature changes.

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Dermatomal

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referring to a lesion that follows a nerve or segment of the body.

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Dermis

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richly vascular connective tissue layer of the skin.

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Ecchymosis

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a contusion or a bruise.

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Eczematous dermatitis

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the most common inflammatory skin disorder; several forms exist, including irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis.

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Epidermis

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outer portion of skin.

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Erythema toxicum

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a pink papular rash common in newborns; often characterized by vesicles on the back and thorax about 36 hours after birth.

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Folliculitis

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inflammation and infection of the hair follicle and surrounding dermis.

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Furuncle

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a deep-seated infection of the pilosebaceous unit

A boil; A painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles

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Generalized

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widely distributed or present in several areas at the same time.

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Harlequin color change

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a skin coloration that occurs in some newborns in response to changes in position; for example, while sidelying, a newborn infant may develop a pink color on the dependent lower half of the body, whereas the top half is pale.

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Herpes simplex

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infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.

21
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Herpes zoster

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infection caused by the varicella zoster virus.

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Hypodermis

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layer of skin that connects the dermis to the underlying organs.

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Keloid

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hypertrophied scar tissue.

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Keratin

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waterproofing protein. Fibrous protein that helps form structural constituent

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Lanugo

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fine, silky hair of newborns

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Melanin

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pigment that gives skin its color.

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Mongolian spots

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areas of deep bluish-gray pigmentation on the sacral aspect of a newborn.

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Morbilliform

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refers to maculopapular lesions that become confluent on the face and body.

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Nails

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epidermal cells converted to hard plates of keratin.

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Nevus

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a mole.

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Papillae

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loops of capillaries that supply nourishment for hair follicles.

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Petechiae

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tiny, flat purple or red spots on the skin surface, resulting from minute hemorrhages within the dermal layer.

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Pityriasis rosea

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self-limiting inflammation of unknown cause.

34
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Plaque

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a type of skin lesion common in patients with psoriasis.

35
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Psoriasis

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a chronic and recurrent disease of keratin synthesis. often have plaque

Build up of skin cells -> scaly, itchy, dry patches

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Reticulate

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referring to a lesion with a netlike or lacy appearance.

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Rosacea

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a chronic inflammatory skin disorder.

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Sebum

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a lipid substance that keeps skin and hair from drying out.

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Serpiginous

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referring to lesions that appear to occur in a wavy line.

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Stellate

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referring to a star-shaped lesion.

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Stratum corneum

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outermost layer of the dermis, which protects the body against environmental stressors and water loss.

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Stratum lucidum

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layer of dermis found in thicker skin on the palms and soles.

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Telangiectasis

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fine, irregular red lines produced by capillary dilation.

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Tinea

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a group of non-candidal fungal infections that involve the stratum corneum, nails, and hair.

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Vellus

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short, fine hair that is nonpigmented.

46
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Vernix.

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a mixture of sebum and cornified epidermis

47
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Vesicle

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a fluid-filled, elevated, but superficial skin lesion.

48
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Wood’s lamp

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type of lamp used to fluoresce skin lesion

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