Dermatology Flashcards
What is lipodermatosclerosis?
Lipodermatosclerosis refers to changes in the skin of the lower legs. It is a form of panniculitis (inflammation of the layer of fat under the skin). Symptoms include pain, hardening of skin, change in skin color (redness), swelling, and a tapering of the legs above the ankles.
What is a furuncle also known as?
A boil
What is a carbuncle?
Red, swollen, painful and pus-filled boils connected to each other under the skin. They often occur on back of the neck, shoulders and thighs.
What is a furuncle (boil)?
Painful red bumps under the skin due to infection of hair follicles or oil glands.
How does a furuncle (boil) present?
It starts as red, tender lump at the infection area and may grow to form pus-filled lumps.
Urticaria
TBC
What are excoriation marks?
Marks caused by recurrent picking of one’s skin resulting in skin lesions
What is a pilonidal cyst?
A fluid filled sac that develops at the top of the crease between the buttocks.
What is diaphoresis?
Diaphoresis is the medical term used to describe excessive, abnormal sweating in relation to your environment and activity level
