Disorders and Diseases of the Skin- Chp 11 Flashcards
Milia are most common in what skin type?
dry skin
What virus also causes shingles?
chickenpox
lesions that are in the early stages of development are what type of lesion?
Primary lesion
a nodule is an example of what type of lesion?
Primary lesion
an increased pigmentation often due to sun exposure is known as?
Chloasma
what is the deadliest form of skin cancer?
malignant melanoma
sebaceous hyperplasia growths tend to be shaped how?
shaped like doughnuts
the medical term for hives is?
urticaria
scratching or scraping of the skin can produce?
excoriation
which of these medication is not a peeling agent?
Accutane
which acne medication is a topical antibiotic?
Clindamycin
which condition appears as light, pearly nodules?
basal cell carcinoma
when excessive heat exposure causes an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands
milaria ruba
what is the medical term for freckle?
macules
vascular lesions are what type of lesion?
tertiary
when tissue hardens to heal an injury
scar
another name for herpes zoster
shingles
acne in the dermis that causes depressed and raised scars is?
cystic acne
what is it called when the entire body lacks melanin?
albinism
tinea versicolor is characterized by what?
white brown or salmon colored flaky patches
what is a blackhead?
open comedo
swelling occurs when the skin is damaged by an irritating substance because the body is trying to what?
dilute the irritant
the medical term for cold sores or fever blister is what?
herpes simplex virus
which diseases are contagious?
bacteria conjunctivitis, impetigo, tinea corporis
red patches covered with white-silver scales on the scalp, knees, chest and lower back are characterized as?
psoriasis
hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are forms of what?
dyschromia
bacteria and yeast that causes a foul odor is?
bromhidrosis
what is a port wine stain called?
vascular nevus
a pigmentation disease characterized by white patches on the skin from lack of pigment cells is?
vitiligo
skin cancer tumors form when cells do what?
divide rapidly and unevenly
red and inflamed skin, many comedone and papule and pustules are characterized as?
grade 3 acne
warts are caused by what?
a virus
inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting are caused by what?
seborrheic dermatitis
what is the medical term for ring worm?
tinea corporis
what is a keloid?
thick scar tissue resulting from excessive growth and fibrous tissue
pus contains what?
debris produced from an infection
a sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum that usually appears on the scalp neck and back and is also know is wen is?
steatoma
what is the term for the structures that includes the hair, hair shaft, sebaceous gland and the duct or canal surface?
Pilosebaceous unit
the second most serious form of skin cancer is?
squamous cell carcinoma
a cyst may contain?
fluid, infection and other matter above or below the skin
about what percent of the population wears sunscreen?
33%
substances that can irritate the skin are?
caustic
congenital spotty hypopigmentation is called?
leukoderma
why does the skin tan when exposed to the sun?
to defend against uv rays
which group of people are most likely adult acne?
women
male hormones are called
androgens
a flat pigmented area characterized by small yellow brown spots known as?
lentigo
thin plate of epidermal cells is called what?
scale
UVB rays are shorter and stop penetration at the base of the?
epidermis
UVA rays weaken what if the skin is frequently exposed to these rays without proper protection?
collagen and elastin fibers
what percent of aging is caused by UV rays?
80-85%
what fibers are weaken with age and naturally cause wrinkling
elastin fibers
when examining the skin use the ABCDE cancer check list. what does abcde stand for?
A- asymmetry B- boarder C- color D- diameter E- evolving
what type of cancer starts as a black or dark brown patch on the skin, uneven in texture, jagged or raised?
malignant melanoma
what is the technical term for wart?
verruca
a brownish spot or blemish on the skin raging in color from pale tan to blue or black?
mole
a superficial patch of thickened skin in?
keratoma
technical term form a birthmark?
nevus
another name for stain?
vascular nevus
a skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches, caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells
leukoderma
condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin in spots on that skin that are not elevated and often occur on the face
chloasma
a congenital absence of melanin pigment in the body
albinism
eczema is an inflammatory painful itching disease of the skin acute or chronic with many forms of?
lesions
the technical term for excessive perspiration?
hyperhydrosis
a chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose which is characterized by redness dilation of blood vessels and formation of papules and pustules
Rosacea
seborrheic dermatitis is a condition caused by?
sebaceous glands
an accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy
scale
a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
keloid
a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis?
fissure
a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
excoriation
abnormal cell mass varying in size shape and color?
tumor
a pustule is an inflamed pimple containing?
pus
a small discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin such as a freckle
macule
a closed abnormally developed sac containing fluid, semifluid or morbid matter above or below the skin
cyst
