Skin Disorders Flashcards

1
Q

As we age elastin fibers naturally weaken causing

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Wrinkling

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2
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Proximately what percent of age and is caused by the rays of the sun

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80 to 85

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3
Q

The weakening of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to

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UVA/sun without proper protection

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4
Q

Shorter races that penetration at the base of the epidermis is known as

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UVB rays

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5
Q

Children under the age of what it should not be exposed to the sun

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Six months

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6
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A small discolored spots or patch on the surface of the skin such as a freckle is a

A

Macule

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7
Q

An abnormal cell mass varying in size shape and color is a

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Tumor

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8
Q

A closed abnormally develop sack containing fluid semi fluid or morbid matter above or below the skin is

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Cyst

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9
Q

And accumulation of epidermal flakes dry or greasy

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A scale

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10
Q

A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping is known as

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Excoriation

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11
Q

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissues is called

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Keloid

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12
Q

And inflamed pimple containing pus is known as

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Pustule

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13
Q

A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is

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Fissures

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14
Q

Technical term for Whitehead

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Closed, comedone

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15
Q

Technical term for excessive perspiration

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Hyperhidrosis

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16
Q

The technical term for freckles

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Macule

17
Q

Congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body

A

Albinism

18
Q

The technical term of birthmark

A

Nervis

19
Q

The technical term of a callous

A

Keratoma

20
Q

A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to bluish black or brown

A

Mole

21
Q

Technical term of a wart

A

Verruca

22
Q

Skin cancer that starts with the black or brown patch on the skin that appears on even in texture, jagged or raised is

A

Malignant melanoma

23
Q

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

A

Psoriasis

24
Q

And inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions is known as

A

Eczema

25
Q

The reoccurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters is known as

A

Herpes Simplex 1

26
Q

A sebaceous cyst which is a subcutaneous tumor in the sebaceous gland is

A

Steatoma

27
Q

A condition of dry, scaly skin due to a deficiency or absence of sebum, caused by aging and exposure to the cold is

A

Asteatosis

28
Q

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

A

Rosacea

29
Q

A condition characterized by increased pigmentation of the skin in the spots that are not elevated is known as

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Chloasma

30
Q

Skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemicals or tints is

A

Irritant contact dermatitis

31
Q

Skin disorder characterized by abnormal patches is caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells is

A

Luekoderma

32
Q

Playing an important role in the skins health, often aiding in healing and softening and fighting diseases of the skin

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Disinfectant

33
Q

The American Cancer Society recommend using ABC DE cancer checklist to help make skin cancer easier to recognize making

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A asymmetry
B border
C Color
D diameter
E evolving