third test Flashcards
what medications take advantage of the skins abilitie to absorb substances
transdermal
what is the most common form of skin cancer
basal cell carcinoma
what layer of the skin does squamous cell carcinoma effect
middle layer
what is alopecia
baldness or loss of hair
what is a acute infection below the serface of the skin
cellulitis
what is contact dermatitis
a allergic reaction of the skin caused by irritant substances
what are other names for decubitus
pressure sore or a bed sore
another name for eczema
atopic dermatitis
how many Americans does psoriasis effect
7.5 million
what disease is highly contagious disorder caused by itch mite
scabies
what are major concerns with urticaria
air way constriction or anaphylaxis
name the three chemical peels
light, medium, deep
what are the five vertebral regions
cervical , thoracic, lumbar , sacral, coccyx
how many pairs of ribs are there
12
what are the three categories of ribs
true, false, and floating ribs