Integumentary System Flashcards
Acne Vulgaris
Chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pustule eruptions of the skin. Overproduction of sebum produced around the roots in the follicle
Seborrhea
Overactivity of the sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands becomes infected called Seborrhea dermatitis
Seborrhoeic Keratosis
Benign skin growth. Waxy in appearance
Onychia and onychitis
Inflammation of the bed of the fingernail or toenail
Onychocryptosis
Commonly called ingrown toenail. The edges of the nail curve inward and cut into the skin resulting in inflammation
Onychomycosis
Fungal infection of the nail and can be caused by several different fungi
Mycosis
Abnormal condition caused by a fungus
Tinea
Infection in the skin, hair, nails and commonly called ringworm
Impetigo
Highly contagious bacterial infection that occurs sometimes in children
Gangrene
Death of tissue mainly caused by Ioss of circulation to the area
Parasitic infestation
Dwelling of microscopic parasites on the surface of the skin. Parasites live and potentially lay eggs and reproduce on the skin surface
Lesions
Flurd-filled sacs or pockets in the skin
Crust or scab
Collection of dried serum and cellular debris after an injury
Macule
Discolored flat spot less than 1 cm in diameter
Weal
Smooth, slightly elevated, swollen area that is more red or paler then the surrounding skin
Nodule
Solid, raised lesion larger then 0.5 cm in diameter
Exudate
fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound
Psoriasis
Skin disorder resulting in flare-ups which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back or buttock
Acanthosis nigricans
Condition is characterized by areas of the skin that develop dark, wart-like patches
Albinism
Genetic condition where there is a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair and irises of the eyes
Chloasma
Pigmentation disorder characterized by brown spots on the face often occurring in pregnancy after delivery
Vitiligo
Destruction of the melanocytes. Cause is not known. Irregular patches of the white skin
Alopecia
Partial or complete hair loss or baldness. Other types are called by different problems or chemicals
Follicuitis
Inflammation of the hair follicle. It can be common in the arms, legs, and besrds of males
Hirsutism
Presence of excessive body and facial hair on women. In a male pattern and is hereditary or sometimes caused bya hormone imbalance
Contusion
Injury to the skin without breaking the skinsurface
Ecchymosis
Also called bruise. Area of purplish color caused by bleeding under the skin
Hematoma
Is swelling of clotted blood in the tissue typically caused by a forceful injury to the tissue
Petechiae
Very small hemorrhages less than 2 mm in diameyer
Purpura
Refers to plurple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Contact dermatitis
Contact with an irritant or allergen
Eczema
Persistent or reoccurring dermatitis (also called atopic dermatitis) resulting in redness, itching and dryness
Exfolaive dermatitis
Widespread scaling of the skin
Fissure
Groove or crack in the skin
Ulcer
Open lesion resulting in tissue loss around the edges
Pressure sore
Also called decubitus ulcer or bedsore. Open ulcerated wound caused byprolonged pressure on an area of the skin
