Integumentary- Diseases, Conditions Flashcards

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abscess

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

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acne

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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

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alpoecia

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

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4
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Bowen disease

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

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cellulitis

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diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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chloasma

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pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots

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comedo

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

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dermatomycosis

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fungal infection fo the skin

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ecchymosis

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

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eczema

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

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erythema

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redness of the skin caused by swelling of capillaries

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ecshar

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

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impetigo

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bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that crust and rupture

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keratosis

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

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lentigo

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

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pallor

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unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

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pediculosis

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infestation with lice

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petechia

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minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

19
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pressure ulcer

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

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pruritus

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intense itching

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psoriasis

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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

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purpura

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

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scabies

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

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tinea

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

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uticaria

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

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verruca

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epidermal growth caused by a virus (wart)

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vitiligo

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localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

28
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chemical peel

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

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cryosurgery

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use of subfreezing temp to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue

30
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debridement

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

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dermabrasion

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

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fulguration

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tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current

33
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photodynamic therapy (PDT)

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

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mohs

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