GOLJY SKIN. Flashcards
stratum basalis
actively dividing stem cells along BM; mitoses limited to this area
stratum spinosum
contains desmosome attachments
stratum granulosum
granular layer with keratohyaline granules
stratum corneum
anucleate cells with keratin –> site for superficial dermatophyte infections
embryonic origin of melanocytes
neural crest
melanin is synthesized from (1) in (2)
(1) tyrosine (2) melanosomes
differences in skin color of whites vs. blacks
whites - melanin is degraded faster and melanomsomes concentrated to basal layer. blacks = melanosomes present in all layers; melanocytes are larger with more dendritic processes = NUMBER of melanocytes is essentially the same in ALL races
macule
pigmented or erythematous FLAT lesion on epidermis ex. tinea versicolor
papule
peaked or dome-shaped surface elevation
nodule
elevated, dome-shaped lesion > 5 mm in diameter ex. basal cell carcinoma
plaque
flattened, elevated area on epidermis > 5 mm in diameter ex. psoriasis
vesicle
fluid-filled blister
bulla
fluid-filled blister > 5 mm in diameter ex. bullous pemphigoid
pustule
fluid-filed blister with inflammatory cells ex. impetigo
wheal (hive)
edematous, transient papule or plaque caused by infiltration of dermis by fluid ex. urticaria
scales
excessive number of dead keratinocytes produced by abnormal keratinization ex. seborrheic dermatitis
hyperkeratosis
increased thickness of stratum corneum produces scaly appearance of skin ex. psoriasis
parakeratosis
persistence of nuclei in stratum corneum layer ex. psoriasis
papillomatosis
spire-like projections from surface of skin or downward into papillary dermis
acantholysis
loss of cohesion between keratinocytes ex. pemphigus vulgaris
common wart is caused by..
human papillomavirus (HPV: DNA virus)
treatment of common warts
(1) cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen (2) salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid
(3) imiquimod (induces cytokines)
molluscum contagiosum is caused by..
poxvirus - DNA virus
molluscum contagiosum
bowl shaped lesions with central keratin filled depression containing viral particles (molluscum bodies)