Exam 3 Flashcards
sweat glands that regulate temperature
eccrine sweat glands
most commonly reported skin issue
puritis
ecomosis
bruising
excessively dry skin
xerosis
excessively oily skin
seborrhea
erythema toxicum
common rash seen in newborns
tiny white bumps on the skin commonly seen on the face
milia
pediculosis
lice
pediculosis corporis
lice on the body
pediculosis pubis
pubic lice
onychomycosis
fungal infection of the nails caused by tinea unguium
acute or chronic infection of the cuticle
paronychia
urticaria
itchy skin allergic reaction
lack of melanin or problems producing melanin
melasma
red or purple dots on the skin
petechia
raised thin-walled blister containing clear fluid, no blood
bulla
pus or lymph filled lesion that may be firm or soft, white or yellow
pustule
raised firm lesion surrounded by edema, skin may be red or pale
wheal
small, firm, elevated lesion with possible skin discoloration
nodule