The Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of the skin?
A
Protective barrier
Temp and water regulation
Vitamin D synthesis
2
Q
What are fibroepithelial polyps?
A
Skin tags. Removed by cutting off blood supply and they will then fall off.
3
Q
What are Naevi on the skin?
A
Moles. Caused by proliferation of benign melanocytes
4
Q
What are the 2 types of sebaceous cysts on skin?
A
Epidermoid cyst on granular layer
Pilar cyst in hair follicle
5
Q
What is a haemangioma?
A
Benign vascular tumours of the dermis
6
Q
What is basal cell carcinoma?
A
Slow growing tumours on the skin that occur at sun exposed areas
7
Q
What is the 2nd most common type of skin cancer?
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
