Drugs Used in Skin Disorders Flashcards
Antiseptic
A substance used on the skin to prevent the growth of bacteria or to provide preoperative cleansing of the skin.
Astringent
An agent that causes contraction after application to tissue.
Collagen
A fibrous substance found in skin, tendon, bone, cartilage, and all other connective tissues.
Comedo (pl. comedones)
A plug of keratin and sebum within a hair follicle of the skin.
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin.
Dermatophyte
Fungi parasitic on the skin.
Dermatophytosis
A fungal skin infection.
Erythema
Redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries.
Fatty acid
Organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that is esterified with glycerol to form fat.
Furuncle (furunculosis)
A focal suppurative inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; also known as a boil.
Granulation tissue
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.
Integumentary system
Pertaining to, or composed of, skin.
Keratolytic
An agent that promotes loosening or separation of the horny layer of the epidermis.
Keratoplastic
An agent that promotes normalization of the development of keratin.
Primary intention healing
Healing of a clean, uninfected, surgical incision that is approximated by sutures.
Pruritus
Itching.
Pseudomembranous colitis
A severe acute inflammation of the bowel mucosa.
Pyoderma
Any skin disease characterized by the presence or formation of pus.
Seborrhea
An increase in scaling of the skin; sebum production may or may not be increased.
Seborrhea oleosa
Condition characterized by scaling and excess lipid production that forms brownish yellow clumps, which adhere to the hair and skin.
Seborrhea sicca
Characterized by dry skin and white to gray scales that do not adhere to the hair or skin.
Secondary intention healing
Healing of a wound by granulation tissue formation, contraction, and epithelialization to achieve structural integrity.
