Skin Diseases Flashcards
Disease of the sebaceous glands that produces blackheads and pimples
Acne
Hair loss, usually sudden
Alopecia
Fungus infection usually in the skin of the toes and soles
Athlete’s foot
Congenital blemish or spot on the skin, visible at birth or soon after
Birthmark
Bacterial infection of the skin, produced when bacteria enter a hair follicle
Boil
Bacterial infection, similar to a boil, that spreads into the subcutaneous tissues
Carbuncle
Liquid-filled sac or capsule
Cyst
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
Noncontagious skin rash that produces itching, blistering, and scaling.
Eczema
Reddening of the skin due to dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation
Erythema
Infectious disease of the skin, usually caused by the herpes simplex virus and characterized by recurring formations of small clusters of vesicles
Herpes
Contagious disease of bacterial origin, characterized by pustules that rupture and become loosely held crusts
Impetigo
Elevated, enlarging fibrous scar usually initiated by an injury
Keloid
Fleshy skin tumor that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black.
Mole
Disease produced by an infestation of lice.
Pediculosis
