Exam 2: Dermatology Terms Flashcards
Abresion
Two
Abscess
Two
Alopecia
Basal Cell Carcinoma BCC
Biopsy BX
Boil
1st Degree Burn
2nd Degree Burn
3rd Degree Burn
Cauterization
Cellulitis
Information of connective tissue cells of skin
Chemabrasion
Removal of superficial layers of the skin using chemicals, also called a chemical peel
Contusion
Blunt trauma to skin that results in bruising but no break to skin
Cryosurgery
Using extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue
Culture and Sensitivity C&S
Laboratory test that grows a group of bacteria from an infected area in order to identify the specific type of bacteria and it’s sensitivity to antibiotics
Cysts
Fluid filled sacs under the skin
Debridement
Removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound
Decubitis Ulcer
Open sore caused by pressure over bony prominence blocking blood flow; can appear in bed ridden patients who lie in one position for too long; can be difficult to heal
Dermabrasion
Scrapping skin with rotating wire brushes or sandpaper; used to remove acne scars
Dermatome
Instrument use to cut skin to be use for a graft
Herpes simplex
Infection by herpes simplex virus HSV causing painful blisters around lips and nose
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Viral infection of nerve root; causes appearance of severe blisters around nerve path
Impetigo
Inflammatory skin disease with pustules that rupture and become crusted
Laceration
Jagged edge skin wound caused by tearing skin; does not mean a skin cut
Laser Surgery
Removal of legions and birthmarks using a laser beam
Lesion
General term that indicates the presence of some type of tissue abnormality, wound, or injury
Macule
Flat, discolored, spot of skin surface example: freckle or birthmark
Malignant melanoma
Aggressive form of skin cancer that originates in an melanocyte. Prone to metastasis or spread
Necrosis
Area of tissue death
Nevus
Pigmenteed congenital skin blemish, birthmark, or mole
Nodule
Solid, raised clump of cell
Onychia
Inflamed nail bed
Papule
Flat, pinpoint, purplish spots from bleeding under the skin
Prurirus
Severe itching
Psoriasis
Chronic inflammation condition consisting of crusty papules forming patches with circular patches
Purpura
Purple ish red bruises usually occurring in people with fragile skin
Pustule
Raised part of the skin containing pus
Skin graft
Transfer of skin from normal area to cover another site; used to treat burn victim and after some surgical procedure
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Skin cancer that begins in epidermis but may grow into deeper tissue; does not generally mestasize to other area of the body
Tinea
Fungal skin disease resulting in itching; scaling lesion
Ulcer
Open sore or lesion in the skin or mucous membrane
Urticaria
Skin eruption of pale reddish wheals with severe itching; usually associated with allergy, stress or drug reaction. Also called hives
Varicella
Highly contagious viral infection with skin rash; commonly called chicken pox
Vesicle
Small fluid filled raised spot on the skin
Wheal
Small round raised area on skin that may be accompanied by itching; usually in allergy reaction
