Definitions 1 Flashcards
Atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer
Dysplastic nevi
The autoimmune disorder in which there are well-defined bald areas
Alopecia areata
A swelling of clotted-blood trapped in the tissues
Hematoma
aka “profuse sweating”
Diaphoresis
A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound
Cicatrix
A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter
Bulla
The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound
Debridement
aka “warts”. These are small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papilloma virus.
Verrucae
aka “ingrown toenail”
Onychocryptosis
The bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture.
This highly contagious condition commonly occurs in children.
Impetigo
A torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut wound
Laceration
the lesions of skin cancer that tend to bleed easily.
Basal cell carcinoma
