Skin, Hair, & Nails Flashcards
1
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Pallor
A
Paleness of skin
2
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Cyanosis
A
Blueness of skin
3
Q
Jaundice
A
Yellowing of skin
4
Q
Erythema
A
reddening of skin usually found in patches. Caused by dilation of blood capillaries
5
Q
Callus
A
Thickened or hardened part of skin
6
Q
Cherry angioma
A
Due to a broken blood vessel… Common skin growth on people over 30
7
Q
Clubbing
A
Thickening and widening of nails so they have abnormal shape
8
Q
Diaphoresis
A
Sweating
9
Q
Ecchymosis
A
Flat bruise with bluish or purple color
10
Q
Epidermis
A
Outer layer of skin
11
Q
Hypodermis
A
Tissue beneath epidermis
12
Q
Koilonychias
A
Spoon nails
13
Q
Leukonychia punctate
A
White dislocation on nail
14
Q
Petechia
A
Small purple spot
15
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Striae
A
Stretch marks
