Dermatology Flashcards
abrasion
scraping away of skin by mechanical process or injury
abscess
localized collection of pus
actinic keratosis
precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation (excessive sunlight)
adipose
fatty tissue
albinism
partial or total lack of pigment in skin, hair and/or eyes
alopecia
loss of hair
candidiasis
infection of the skin, mouth or vagina caused by yeast-type fungus Candida albicans
cellulitis
inflammation of skin & subcutaneous caused by infection
cicatrix
scar
contusion
injury with no break in skin
cyst
closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material
decub, bedsore
erosion of the skin caused by prolonged pressure
decubitis ulcer
pressure sore
debridement
removal of contaminated/dead tissue/foreign matter from wound
diaphoresis
sweating from exertion
ecchymosis
escape of blood into skin (bruise)
eczema
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease (blisters, scabs, itching)