HOSA(Integumentary) Flashcards
Blue tint to skin(Oxygen Deficiency)
Cyanosis
Yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of eyes(Bile Accumulation)
Jaundice
Redness of skin(Increased blood flow)
Erythema
Pale Skin(Decreased blood flow)
Pallor
Bruising, bluish, black-yellow mark on skin
Hematoma
Round shaped knife rotated through the epidermis or dermis into subcutaneous tissue
Punch
A scalpel is used to cut through the epidermis and dermis into subcutaneous tissue
Incisional
Discoloured spot of skin
Macule/Freckle
Localized elevation of skin, causes itching
Hives/Wheal
Solid, elevated area on skin(Nodules are large papules)
Papule/Pimple
Small fluid sac
Vesicle/Blister
Small, elevated lesion filled with pus
Pustule
Area of skin where the surface has eroded
Ulcer
Inflammation of sebaceous/oil glands
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acute inflammation of skin triggered by an exogenous chemical, substance or allergen
Contact Dermatitis
Chronic inflammation of skin, occurs in families with a history of allergic conditions
Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema
Another name for hives: severe itching, redness and localized swelling
Urticaria
Inflammatory chronic recurrent skin condition: flaky red patches of various sizes, covered with white-silvery scales
Psoriasis
Chronic inflammatory condition of facial skin: redness in blushing areas
Rosacea
Inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles
Acne Vulgaris
Acute inflammatory dermatomal eruption of extremely painful vesicles
Herpes Zoster/Shingles
Common, contagious, superficial skin infection: vesicular/pustular lesions that rupture and form thick yellow crusts
Impetigo
Pus containing abscess that involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue
Furuncles
Abnormally large furuncles/multiple furuncles connected by canals
Carbuncles
Acute, diffuse, bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Cellulitis
Chronic superficial fungal infection of skin
Dermatophytosis/Tinea
Localized area of dead skin that can affect the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers
Decubitus Ulcers(Pressure Ulcers/Bed Sores)
Conditions caused by parasites mites and lice
Scabies & Pediculosis
Benign growths originating in the epidermis: tan-brown, greasy papules or plaques
Seborrheic Keratosis
Benign and asymptomatic tumours found on any part of the body
Dermatofibroma
Benign epithelial growth possibly caused by viruses
Keratoacanthoma
Tumours and scars occurring after trauma or surgery
Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
Sebaceous gland slowly fills with thick liquid
Epidermal(Sebaceous) Cysts
Common benign growths/tags caused by friction
Acrochordon/Skin Tag
Premalignant lesions on sun exposed parts of the body
Actinic Keratosis
Skin cancer arising from the basal(deepest) layer of the epidermis
Basal Cell Carcinoma(BCC)
Skin cancer arising from the epithelial(outer) layer of the epidermis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma(SCC)
Skin cancer arising from epidermal melanocytes(cells that produce melanin)
Malignant Melanoma
Inherited condition where melanocytes are unable to produce melanin
Albinism
Possibly autoimmune, produces pale irregular patches of skin
Vitiligo
Patches of darker skin develop across the face, especially the cheeks(occurs in woman during hormonal changes)
Melasma/Chloasma
Benign lesions of proliferating blood vessels in the dermis that produce a red, blue, or purple colour
Hemangiomas
Small, dark areas of skin composed of dense collections of melanocytes
Nevi/Moles
Fungal Infection: Flaky, light or dark skin to develop around the trunk of the body
Pityriasis
Loss or absence of hair, especially on the scalp
Alopecia(Baldness)
Inflammatory reaction of the hair follicles that produces erythemic, pustular lesions
Folliculitis
Localized hyperplastic areas of the stratum cornum layer of the epidermis
Corns and Calluses
Elevated growths of the epidermis that result from hyperplasia
Verrucae(Warts)
Infection of skin around the nails
Paronychia
Inflammation of skin, in many forms
Dermatitis
BCC and SCC are types of this skin cancer
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
Skin cancers are called this
Skin Carcinomas
The outer layer of the skin
Epidermis
Fibrous protein that helps with durability and prevents water loss
Keratin
Pigment produced by melanocytes in response to UV Radiation
Melanin
Middle layer of the skin
Dermis
Oil glands that secrete sebum into hair follicles onto surface of the skin
Sebaceous Glands
Gives skin its strength
Collagen
Gives skin its elasticity and flexibility
Elastin
Inner layer of the skin
Subcutaneous Layer
Thick, fat containing section of skin that insulates the body from heat loss
Adipose Tissue
Contact dermatitis where it develops if its either chemical or mechanical such as latex gloves or wood fibers
Irritation
Contact dermatitis when first contact doesn’t do anything but the skin becomes sensitized to future reactions
Sensitization
Contact dermatitis where some chemicals found in soaps, perfumes, and suntan lotion can make the skin sensitive to sunlight
Photoallergy
When urticaria involves the deeper tissues
Angioedema
Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the scalp
Tinea capitis
Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the body
Tinea corporis/Ringworm
Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the nails
Tinea unguium
Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the feet
Tinea pedis/Athlete’s foot
Dermaphytosis(Tinea) on the groin region
Tinea cruris/Jock itch
What are the three most common types of warts?
Common warts, plantar warts, flat warts
