Hair and Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Lesion
A
Tissue abnormality commonly caused by disease or trauma
2
Q
Pyoderma
A
Primary skin infection, commonly staph or strep
3
Q
Papule
A
Small, palpable lesion, raised above the skin
4
Q
Rash
A
Widespread eruption of lesions
5
Q
Alopecia
A
Hair loss
6
Q
Erythema
A
Reddening of the skin due to increased blood supply
7
Q
Cyst
A
A papule containing fluid of semi solid material
8
Q
Pustule
A
Purulent vesicle (pus filled sac)
9
Q
Atopy
A
Localised hypersensitivty reaction to an allergen
10
Q
Pododermatisis
A
Inter-digital dermatitis
11
Q
Patient preparation
A
-Obtain skin or hair sample prior to administration of drug therapy
-Patient should be drug free for 7-10 days
-Potential zoonosis
12
Q
Skin sampling techniques
A
Skin scrapes
Hair brushings
Tape impressions
Hair plucks
Swabs
Skin biopsy
