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Ch. 8 - Skin Disorders & Diseases > Skin Disorders & Diseases > Flashcards

Skin Disorders & Diseases Flashcards

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acne

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A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and bacteria known as propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), the scientific term for acne bacteria.

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albinism

Al-bi-niz-em

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Congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes.

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allergic contact dermatitis

Al-urg-jic KAhn-takt der-mah-TIT-tis

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Abbreviated ACD; an allergy to an ingredient or a chemical, usually caused by repeated skin contact with the chemical.

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anaerobic

ann-air-ROh-bic

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Cannot survive in the presence of oxygen.

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anhidrosis

an-hih-DROh-sis

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Deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat, often a result of damage to autonomic nerves.

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basal cell carcinoma

BAY-zul Sel kar-sin-Oh-mah

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Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules.

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bromhidrosis

broh-mih-DROh-sis

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Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet, which is generally caused by bacteria.

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bulla

BUll-uh, (plural: BUll-ay)

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Plural: bullae. A large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle, but larger.

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chloasma

kloh-AZ-mah

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Also known as mask of pregnancy; condition characterized by typically brown hyperpigmentation, generally on the face, which is not elevated.

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cicatrix

SIK-uh-triks

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Lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed.

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conjunctivitis

kuhn-juhngk-tuh-VAhY-tis

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Also known as pinkeye; infection of the eye(s) that may be caused by a bacteria or a virus; generally extremely contagious.

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contact dermatitis

KAhn-takt der-mah-TYT-is

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An inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances; many of these substances are used in cosmetology.

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crust

kruhst

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Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing; an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material.

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cyst

SIST

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Closed, abnormally developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin.

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dermatitis

der-mah-TY-tis

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Inflammatory condition of the skin.

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dyschromias

dis-chrome-ee-uhs

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Abnormal colorations of the skin that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders.

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eczema

eg-zuh-muh

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An inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin; characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching.

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excoriation

ek-skor-ee-AY-shun

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Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.

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extrinsic factors

ex-TRIn-zic FAK-torz

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Primarily environmental factors that contribute to aging and the appearance of aging.

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fissure

FISh-ur

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A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis. Examples are severely cracked and/or chapped hands or lips.

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free radicals

FRee RAD-ih-culs

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Unstable molecules that cause biochemical aging, especially wrinkling and sagging of the skin.

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herpes simplex I

heR-peez SIM-pleks

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Recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore.

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hyperhidrosis

hy-per-hy-DROh-sis

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Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness.

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hyperpigmentation

hy-pur-pig-men-TAY-shun

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Darker than normal pigmentation, appearing as dark splotches.

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hypertrophy

hy-PUR-truh-fee

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Abnormal growth of the skin.

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hypopigmentation

hy-poh-pig-men-TAY-shun

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Absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches.

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impetigo

im-pet-eYe-go

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Contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions; usually caused by a staphylococcus bacteria.

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intrinsic factors

in-TRIn-zic FAK-torz

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Skin-aging factors over which we have little control.

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irritant contact dermatitis

IRh-ih-tent KAhn-takt der-mah-TIh-tus

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Abbreviated ICD. Occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis.

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keloid

Kee-loyd

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Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue.

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keratoma

kair-uh-TOh-mah

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Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis. A callus is a keratoma caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin, especially the hands and feet.

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lentigines

len-TIJ-e-neez (singular: len-TY-goh)

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Singular: lentigo. Technical term for freckles—small yellow-colored to brown-colored spots on skin exposed to sunlight and air.

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