Skin, Hair, Nails Flashcards
what is the telogen phase of hair growth?
resting period
normal variation of skin
color, uniformity, striae, freckles, density
eccrine glands
sweat, odor, regulate body temperature
annular
round
rubor
redness, inflammation
circinate
C shaped
confluent
sporadic cluster
striae
stretch marks
what are the 3 segments of a hair follicle?
lower (bulb), middle (isthmus), upper (infundibulum)
clubbing
nail angle increases, prolong cardiac/resp disease
alopecia
hair loss
tinea corporis shape
annular
plaque
elevated, firm, rough, more than .5mm (psoriasis)
nodule
elevated, firm, extends to dermis, 1-2cm (lipoma)
bulla
vesicle large than .5mm (blister)
grouped
defined groups
onycholysis
spontaneous, painless seperation of nail from bed
cyanosis
bluish, lack of oxygen
hair shaft
The section of hair that protrudes above the level of the skin, melanocytes
reticulated
netlike
Cellular stratum
Melanocytes
hair root
round area, base of shaft, houses hair matrix
keratoid
a mesh of linear scales
nail plate
visible part of nail, made of keratin
epidermis
Top of 3 layers; thin; made of 3 sublayers