intergu diseases Flashcards
redness and sensitivity
first degree burn
inflamed sebaceous glands that cause pimples
acne
redness, sensitivity, & blisters
second degree burn
prevent normal melanin, rlly pale, & white hair
albinism
epidermis and dermis destroyed. does not cause pain cs nerve damage.
third degree burn
alopecia
hair loss
ciatrix
scar from healed wound
cyanosis
bluish discoloration less blood/oxygen or poor circulation
ecchymosis
black, blue or purple bruise from ruptured blood vessel under skin
eczema
inflammatory skin disease w redness, itching & swelling
gangrene
necrosis of tissue, no circulation
keloid
abnormally thick skin
impetigo
highly contagious skin infection, USUALLY KIDS
basal cell carcinoma
spread to spine and die
kaposi’s sarcoma
from mouth to anus, including stomach & intestines
malignant melanoma
most dangerous form of skin cancer
abcde rule
way to help people spot signs of melanoma
squamous cell carcinoma
make up middle & outer layers of skin. (can spread to other parts in body)
cyst
contains fluid/semisolid material
nevus
bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs & tissues.
papule
can cause lesions to be raised and appear as a cutaneous horn or wart
vesicle
small raised skin lesion filled w clear fluid
fissure
skin tears/spits
wheal
smooth, slightly swollen area redder or paler than surrounding skin
ulcer
open sore or erosion of skin
