cos chapter4 Flashcards
a flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a
macule
helps to fight against the harmful effects of the sun rays
vitamin E
this skin cancer is the least common of the cancers but is 100% fatal if left untreated
malignant melanoma
what is all bulla
large blister containing watery fluid
verra is a ___ caused by a virus
hypertrophy
papule
this is a primary skin lesion
the palms and soles lack
sebaceous glands
abcde is a part of the cancer check list what does the c stand for
color
flexibility is a sign of ____ skin
healthy
what layer of the dermis contains the lymph glands
retieular
psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is not contagious and is caused by
a unknown cause
anhidrosis
is a condition that can be life threatening
characteristics of ____ would include eyes that are pink and skin that is sensitive to light and ages early
albinism
the technical term for ____ is open comedo
black head
bromhidrosis results in
foul smelling perspiration
herpes simplex 2 occurs
below the waist
dandruff
this is a form of seborrhiec dermatitis
stratum germinativum
this is the layer od skin that is responsible for growth of the epidermis
miliariarubra
this is caused by excessive exposer to heat
what would cause an excoriation
scratching
