Skin Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
hyperkeratosis
A
thickening of the keratin layer
2
Q
parakeratosis
A
persistence of nuclei in the keratin layer
3
Q
acanthosis
A
thickening of the epidermis
4
Q
papillomatosis
A
irregular epithelial thickening
5
Q
spongiosis
A
oedema fluid build up between squames
6
Q
psoriasiform
A
elongation of rete ridges
7
Q
lichenoid
A
basal layer damage
8
Q
vesiculobullous
A
blistering