Integumentary- Diseases, Conditions

Question 1

abscess

Answer 1

localized collection of pus at the site of infection (characteristically a staphylococcal infection)

Question 2

acne

Answer 2

inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions (blackheads (comedos), inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cyst, associated with seborrhea

Question 3

alpoecia

Answer 3

partial or complete hair loss resulting from normal aging process, endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or skin disease

Question 4

Bowen disease

Answer 4

form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red0brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble psoriasis

Question 5

cellulitis

Answer 5

diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Question 6

chloasma

Answer 6

pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots

Question 7

comedo

Answer 7

typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacterial, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin (blackhead)

Question 8

dermatomycosis

Answer 8

fungal infection fo the skin

Question 9

ecchymosis

Answer 9

skin discoloration formed by hemorrhagic area with color changes from blue-black to greenish-yellow (bruise)

Question 10

eczema

Answer 10

chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and accompanied by intense itching (pruritis) (atopic dermatitis)

Question 11

erythema

Answer 11

redness of the skin caused by swelling of capillaries

Question 12

ecshar

Answer 12

dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn

Question 13

impetigo

Answer 13

bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that crust and rupture

Question 14

keratosis

Answer 14

thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (wart or callus)

Question 15

lentigo

Answer 15

small brown macules, especially on teh face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in middle-aged and older person

Question 16

pallor

Answer 16

unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

Question 17

pediculosis

Answer 17

infestation with lice

Question 18

petechia

Answer 18

minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

Question 19

pressure ulcer

Answer 19

inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration cause by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues (4 stages)

Question 20

pruritus

Answer 20

intense itching

Question 21

psoriasis

Answer 21

chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales and caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

Question 22

purpura

Answer 22

any of the several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues

Question 23

scabies

Answer 23

contagious skin disease transmitted by itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

Question 24

tinea

Answer 24

fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected (ringworm)

Question 25

uticaria

Answer 25

allergic reaction of the skin characterized by eruption of pale red, elevated patches (whales, hives)

Question 26

verruca

Answer 26

epidermal growth caused by a virus (wart)

Question 27

vitiligo

Answer 27

localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

Question 28

chemical peel

Answer 28

chemical removal of outer layer of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses

Question 29

cryosurgery

Answer 29

use of subfreezing temp to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue

Question 30

debridement

Answer 30

removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents

Question 31

dermabrasion

Answer 31

rubbing (abrasion)using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away (abrade) the epidermis

Question 32

fulguration

Answer 32

tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current

Question 33

photodynamic therapy (PDT)

Answer 33

procedure in which cells selectively treated with an agent called a photosensitizer are exposed to light to produce a reaction that destroys the cells

Question 34

mohs

Answer 34

layer of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer free tissue remains