Skin

Question 1

Milia

Answer 1

Keratin filled cyst that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening

Question 2

Acne

Answer 2

Chronic inflammation ld the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and bacteria

Question 3

Seborrheic dermatitis

Answer 3

Redness , dry oily scalp , crusting

Question 4

Hyperhidrosis

Answer 4

Excessive sweating

Question 5

Lentigines

Answer 5

Freckles

Question 6

Nevus

Answer 6

Birthmark

Question 7

Collagen

Answer 7

Gives skin form and strength

Question 8

Sudoriferoug glands

Answer 8

Sweat glands, excrete perspiration and detoxify the body by excreting excess salt and unwanted chemicals

Question 9

Open comedy

Answer 9

Sebum bards and the duct becomes clogged (blackheads)

Question 10

Closed comedy

Answer 10

(White head) same as black head^ but forms a white head above the skin

Question 11

Lesion

Answer 11

Is a mark on the skin that indicates an injury or damage that changes the skin structure

Question 12

Primary lesions

Answer 12

Lesions that are a different color then the skin, or lesions that are raised above the surface of the skin

Question 13

Bulls

Answer 13

Large blister containing a watery fluid

Question 14

Cyst

Answer 14

Closed, abnormal developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin

Question 15

Macule

Answer 15

Flat spot of discoloration of the skin

Question 16

Module

Answer 16

A solid bump later then 0.4 inches, can be easily felt.

Question 17

Papule

Answer 17

Small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus.

(Acne, warts)

Question 18

Pustule

Answer 18

Raised or inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top.

(Acne, impetigo)

Question 19

Tumor

Answer 19

Abnormal mass varying in size, shape and color.

Cancer

Question 20

Vesicles

Answer 20

Small blister, or sac containing clear fluid

Poison ivy

Question 21

Wheal

Answer 21

An itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by an insect bite

Question 22

Crust

Answer 22

Dead skin cells that form a wound

Question 23

Fissure

Answer 23

Cracked skin

Severely cracked hands, Lips or feet

Question 24

Anhidrosis

Answer 24

Inability to sweat

Question 25

Miliaria rubra

Answer 25

Inflammatory disorders of the sweat glands

Question 26

Psoriasis

Answer 26

Red patches covered with sliver-white scales. Caused by skin cells turning over too fast

Question 27

Lentigines

Answer 27

Tech word for freckles

Question 28

Nevus

Answer 28

Also know as birth marks

Question 29

Vitiligo

Answer 29

Hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches in the skin that often appear milky or white.

Question 30

Normal mole

Answer 30

Small brownish spot on the skin

Question 31

Nasal cell carcinoma mole

Answer 31

Most common and least severe skin cancer, light or pearly nodules.

Question 32

Squamous cell carcinoma mole

Answer 32

Scaly red papule or nodules. Can spread to other parts of the body

Question 33

Malignant Melanoma

Answer 33

Most dangerous skin cancer , black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear textured, jammed or raised

Question 34

Extrinsic factors

Answer 34

Primary environmental factors that contribute to aging and the appearance of aging