Skin Flashcards
What are the cells that produce skin pigment granules in the basal layer
Melanocytes
What is the fibrous protein of cells that is also the principal component of skin,hair,and nails;provides resilience and protection
Keratin
What is a specialized connective tissue considered fat,which gives smoothness and contour to the body and cushions and insulates the body
Adipose tissue
What is the oil that provides protection for the epidermis from external factors and lubricants both the skin and hair
Sebum
What is the pigmented nevus;a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black;some are flat,resembling freckles;others are raised and darker
Mole
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comedones and blemishes; commonly known as acne simplex or acne vulgaris
Acne
Inflammatory,painful itching disease of the skin,acute or chronic in nature,with dry or moist lesions; clients with this condition should be referred to a physician; seborrheic dermatitis,mainly affecting oily areas, is common form of eczema
Eczema
Wrinkles
Rhytids
Large open comedones,usually around the eyes,due to sun exposure
Solar comedones
Also known as freckles; are tiny round or oval pigmented areas of skin on areas exposed to the sun. Also referred to as macules, they are small flat colored spots on the skin
Ephelids
Redness caused by inflammation; a red lesion is erythemic
Erythema
Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough;results from sun damage
Actinic keratosis
Large blister containing watery fluid; similar to a vesicle, but larger
Bulla
Pimple; small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus
Papule
