Definitions Flashcards
psoriasis
a common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation. it is not contagious. it is an autoimmune disorder, it occurs when the body’s immune system mistakes healthy cells for dangerous substances
molluscum contagiosum
a viral skin infection that causes raised nodules on the skin. you can catch the virus in many different ways. contact with someone who has it or contaminated objects such as towels, clothing, or toys. it is very common in children. it usually goes away on its own, in a few months to years. it also can be treated by freezing or burning the lesions or a topical medication
eczema
a long term skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. allergies, colds, flu. contact with irritants, stress, dry skin, and exposure to too much water such as taking too many baths. atopic dermatitis is a long term condition but you can control it with treatment
vitiligo
a condition that causes loss of color from areas of the skin, resulting in white patches. it is thought to be an autoimmune problem but the cause is unknown. it can appear at any age
seborrheic keratosis
a noncancerous wart like growth on the surface of the skin. growths may be treated with cryotherapy but are usually considered cosmetic. they are caused by exposure to the sun and usually appear after the age of 40
fibroepithelial polyp
a skin tag. the cause of skin tags is usually from rubbing or friction; genetics may play a part in this as well
verruca vulgaris
are warts. there are several different types of warts
bullous pemphigoid
a skin disorder characterized by large blisters
condylomata acuminata
a genital wart which are growths on the skin. also known as the human papillomavirus (HPV). genital warts are sexually transmitted. you may not have the symptoms for several years after contact. you can have high risk or low risk HPV. high risk HPV types are more likely to turn into skin cancer
slightly atypical nevi
a very common mole. around one out of ten people have these moles. slightly atypical moles are usually okay to watch. if there is regrowth or repigment the doctor may want to remove it
moderately atypical nevi
are not cancerous. if not removed it could progress and turn into a skin cancer. so the moles need to be completely removed as a precaution
solar lentigo
a freckle
congenital nevus
from birth. some are at higher risk for malignancies. sometimes the doctor will make a follow up appointment to recheck the area
dermatofibroma
a benign skin growth, scar like tissue. the exact cause of them are unknown. it can be from injury or a bug bite, etc.
hemangioma
an abnormal buildup of blood vessels in the slon
