Pathology of the Integumentary System Flashcards
The presence of excessive body and facial in women, usually occurring in a male pattern. This condition can be hereditary or caused by a hormonal imbalance.
Hirsutism
An acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues. Characterized by malaise, swelling, warmth, and red streaks.
Cellulitis
aka “Itching”. Associated with most forms of dermatitis.
Pruritus
A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises. (missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin)
Albinism
An overactivity of the sebaceous glands that results in the production of an excessive amount of sebum.
Seborrhea
The medical term for a “bruise”
Ecchymosis
Very small pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin that are less than 2mm in diameter.
Petechiae
An injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away.
Abrasion
aka “atopic dermatitis”. An inflammatory skin disease with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding.
A persistent, recurring, dermatitis that is usually characterized by redness, itching and dryness.
Eczema
aka “adult acne”. Characterized by tiny red pimples and broken blood vessels.
Rosacea
“Death of tissue” by bacterial invasion and putrefaction. Most commonly caused by a loss of circulation to the affected tissues.
Gangrene
An infestation of “lice”.
Pediculosis
An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened, causing the skin to become hard and swollen.
Scleroderma
A benign slow growing fatty tumor located between the skin and the muscle layer.
Lipoma
A precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun damaged skin.
Actinic Keratosis
