Drugs Used in Skin Disorders

Question 1

Antiseptic

Answer 1

A substance used on the skin to prevent the growth of bacteria or to provide preoperative cleansing of the skin.

Question 2

Astringent

Answer 2

An agent that causes contraction after application to tissue.

Question 3

Collagen

Answer 3

A fibrous substance found in skin, tendon, bone, cartilage, and all other connective tissues.

Question 4

Comedo (pl. comedones)

Answer 4

A plug of keratin and sebum within a hair follicle of the skin.

Question 5

Dermatitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the skin.

Question 6

Dermatophyte

Answer 6

Fungi parasitic on the skin.

Question 7

Dermatophytosis

Answer 7

A fungal skin infection.

Question 8

Erythema

Answer 8

Redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries.

Question 9

Fatty acid

Answer 9

Organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that is esterified with glycerol to form fat.

Question 10

Furuncle (furunculosis)

Answer 10

A focal suppurative inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; also known as a boil.

Question 11

Granulation tissue

Answer 11

New tissue formed in the healing of wounds of the soft tissue, consisting of connective tissue cells and ingrown young vessels; it ultimately forms a scar.

Question 12

Integumentary system

Answer 12

Pertaining to, or composed of, skin.

Question 13

Keratolytic

Answer 13

An agent that promotes loosening or separation of the horny layer of the epidermis.

Question 14

Keratoplastic

Answer 14

An agent that promotes normalization of the development of keratin.

Question 15

Primary intention healing

Answer 15

Healing of a clean, uninfected, surgical incision that is approximated by sutures.

Question 16

Pruritus

Answer 16

Itching.

Question 17

Pseudomembranous colitis

Answer 17

A severe acute inflammation of the bowel mucosa.

Question 18

Pyoderma

Answer 18

Any skin disease characterized by the presence or formation of pus.

Question 19

Seborrhea

Answer 19

An increase in scaling of the skin; sebum production may or may not be increased.

Question 20

Seborrhea oleosa

Answer 20

Condition characterized by scaling and excess lipid production that forms brownish yellow clumps, which adhere to the hair and skin.

Question 21

Seborrhea sicca

Answer 21

Characterized by dry skin and white to gray scales that do not adhere to the hair or skin.

Question 22

Secondary intention healing

Answer 22

Healing of a wound by granulation tissue formation, contraction, and epithelialization to achieve structural integrity.