General Symptomatic Terms Flashcards
1
Q
comedo
A
a plug of sebum within the opening a hair follicle
2
Q
closed comedo
A
below the skin surface; whitehead
3
Q
open comedo
A
open to the skin surface; blackhead
4
Q
eruption
A
appearance of a skin lesion
5
Q
erythema
A
redness of skin
6
Q
pruritus
A
severe itching
7
Q
suppuration
A
production of purulent matter (pus)
8
Q
urticaria
A
hives
9
Q
xeroderma
A
dry skin