Skin Disorders Flashcards
As we age elastin fibers naturally weaken causing
Wrinkling
Proximately what percent of age and is caused by the rays of the sun
80 to 85
The weakening of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to
UVA/sun without proper protection
Shorter races that penetration at the base of the epidermis is known as
UVB rays
Children under the age of what it should not be exposed to the sun
Six months
A small discolored spots or patch on the surface of the skin such as a freckle is a
Macule
An abnormal cell mass varying in size shape and color is a
Tumor
A closed abnormally develop sack containing fluid semi fluid or morbid matter above or below the skin is
Cyst
And accumulation of epidermal flakes dry or greasy
A scale
A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping is known as
Excoriation
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissues is called
Keloid
And inflamed pimple containing pus is known as
Pustule
A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is
Fissures
Technical term for Whitehead
Closed, comedone
Technical term for excessive perspiration
Hyperhidrosis
The technical term for freckles
Macule
Congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body
Albinism
The technical term of birthmark
Nervis
The technical term of a callous
Keratoma
A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to bluish black or brown
Mole
Technical term of a wart
Verruca
Skin cancer that starts with the black or brown patch on the skin that appears on even in texture, jagged or raised is
Malignant melanoma
Skin disease characterized by a red patches covered with white silver scales better and usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back is
Psoriasis
And inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions is known as
Eczema
The reoccurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters is known as
Herpes Simplex 1
A sebaceous cyst which is a subcutaneous tumor in the sebaceous gland is
Steatoma
A condition of dry, scaly skin due to a deficiency or absence of sebum, caused by aging and exposure to the cold is
Asteatosis
A chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose which is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papsules and pustules is known as
Rosacea
A condition characterized by increased pigmentation of the skin in the spots that are not elevated is known as
Chloasma
Skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemicals or tints is
Irritant contact dermatitis
Skin disorder characterized by abnormal patches is caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells is
Luekoderma
Playing an important role in the skins health, often aiding in healing and softening and fighting diseases of the skin
Disinfectant
The American Cancer Society recommend using ABC DE cancer checklist to help make skin cancer easier to recognize making
A asymmetry B border C Color D diameter E evolving
