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Derma reports Flashcards

1
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stimulated by sun exposure

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cutaneous vitamin D

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2
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causes increase in pigmentation

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increased production of melanin by melanocytes

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3
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radiation which penetrates the skin deeper

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UVA

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4
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primary cause of sunburn

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UVB

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5
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undergo apoptotic changes in response to UV-induced DNA damage

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keratinocytes

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6
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causes vasodilation of cutaneous blood vessels, resulting in erythema

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UVR

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7
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medications for reduction of sunburn-associated pain and inflammation

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analgesic non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

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8
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Besides NSAIDs, _____ and _____ are also used to alleviate sunburn effects

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acetaminophen, corticosteroids

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9
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medical term for hair loss

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alopecia

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10
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part of hair projecting above the surface of the skin

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hair shaft

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11
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hair layers, inner to outermost

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medulla, cortex, cuticle

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12
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terminal dilation of the hair follicle

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hair bulb

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13
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part of hair which is an invagination of the epidermal epithelium

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hair follicle

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14
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darkly pigmented and continuously growing hair

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terminal hair

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15
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short, fine hair which only grows a certain length

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vellus hair

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16
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three phases of the hair cycle

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anagen, catagen, telogen

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17
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type of hair loss involving autoimmune attack on hair follicles

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alopecia areata

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18
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follicular mucinosis; dermatologic eruptions consist of follicular papules and/or indurated plaques, mucin deposition in hair follicles

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alopecia mucinosa

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19
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non-scarring alopecia characterized by diffuse hair shedding that happens when there is a change in the number of hair follicles growing hair

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telogen effluvium

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20
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medical term for dry skin

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xerosis

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21
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severe form of xerosis due to irritation or trauma

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Xerosis cutanea

22
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two actions emolients

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occlusives, humectants

23
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moisturizer that provide a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to slow water loss

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occlusives

24
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substances that increase skin’s water holding capacity

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humectants

25
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part of the nail produced by nail matrix

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nail plate

26
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stabilize fibrous proteins in nail plate for hardness

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disulfide bonds

27
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malformation of fingernail or toenail

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onychodystrophy

28
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longitudinal thickening and thinning or ridging of nail plate

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onychorrhexis

29
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lamellar or horizontal splitting of the free edge of the nail plate

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onychoschizia

30
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excessive sweating

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hyperhidrosis

31
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glands which form in utero but do not function until puberty

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apocrine sweat glands

32
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wound caused by superficial damage to the skin

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abrasion

33
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abrasion with damage solely on the epidermis

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first-degree abrasion

34
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abrasion wherein damage is deep within the layers of the skin down to the hypodermis

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third degree abrasion

35
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phases of wound healing

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inflammatory, proliferation, maturation

36
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phase of wound healing characterized by histamine release and breakdown of collagen

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inflammatory

37
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phase of wound healing where collagen replaces damaged tissue

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proliferation

38
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phase of wound healing where reorganization of collagen fibers to form a scar occurs

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maturation

39
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striae is a(n) ______ scar

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atrophic

40
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sensation of warmth accompanied by facial erythema

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blushing/flushing

41
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pathway for blushing

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lateral amygdala – amygdala – hypothalamus, medulla – medial nucleus – vasoconstriction (except in flush areas)

42
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spider veins; small dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes

A

telangectasias

43
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UV-induced elastin fiber degradation manifested by yellowing of the skin

A

solar elastosis

44
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damage caused by long-term sun exposure

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photodamage

45
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medical term for itching

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pruritus

46
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pruritus conducted by myelinated, rapidly-conducting delta A fibers

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localized itch

47
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pruritus couducted by unmyelinated slowly-conducting Cfibers

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generalized itch

48
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itch related to systemic disorders such as chronic renal failure and liver disease

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neurogenic itch

49
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itch related with brain tumors or MS; dysfunction of itch-sensing neurons

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neuropathic itch

50
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itch observed in patients with psychological disorders

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psychogenic itch

51
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modulates spinal reflex in itching

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corticothalamic center

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