Common Skin Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Acne
A
Inflammation caused by over-secretion of sebum resulting in papules and pustules
2
Q
Abscess
A
A collection of pus under the skin
3
Q
Comedo
A
A collection of hardened sebum in a hair follicle (blackhead)
4
Q
Eczema
A
Superficial dermatitis of unknown cause
5
Q
Psoriasis
A
Chronic inflammatory condition forming a silvery scale.(autoimmune)
6
Q
Systemic lupus erythematosus
A
Chronic disease of the connective tissue (autoimmune)
7
Q
Polyp
A
Small tumor on a stem that only grows from from mucous membranes
