The Integumentary System Diseases/Conditions

Question 1

Localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

Answer 1

Abscess

Question 2

Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts and are usually associated with seborrhea

Answer 2

Acne

Question 3

Baldness

Answer 3

Alopecia

Question 4

Very early form of skin cancer, which is easily curable and characterized by a red, scaly patch on the skin; also called squamous cell carcinoma in situ

Answer 4

Bowen disease

Question 5

Diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Answer 5

Celluitis

Question 6

Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish-brown patches or spots

Answer 6

Chloasma

Question 7

Typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin; also called blackheads

Answer 7

Comedo

Question 8

Inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in elderly bedridden persons; also known as pressure ulcer

Answer 8

Decubitus Ulcer

Question 9

Bruise

Answer 9

Ecchymosis

Question 10

Chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs and accompanied by intense itching; also called atopic dermatitis

Answer 10

Eczema

Question 11

Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

Answer 11

Erythema

Question 12

Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn

Answer 12

Eschar

Question 13

Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

Answer 13

Impetigo

Question 14

Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin, such as a callus or wart

Answer 14

Keratosis

Question 15

Small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person

Answer 15

Lentigo

Question 16

Paleness

Answer 16

Pallor

Question 17

Lice

Answer 17

Pediculosis

Question 18

Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

Answer 18

Petechia

Question 19

Intense itching

Answer 19

Pruritus

Question 20

Chronic skin disease characterized by itchy red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales and caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

Answer 20

Psoriasis

Question 21

Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechia

Answer 21

Purpura

Question 22

Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

Answer 22

Scabies

Question 23

Fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; also called ringworm

Answer 23

Tinea

Question 24

Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, evacuated patches called wheals or hives

Answer 24

Urticaria

Question 25

Epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts

Answer 25

Verruca

Question 26

Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

Answer 26

Vitiligo