Tricky Vocab Flashcards
1
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Pruritis
A
Itching
Wound classification when examining skin
2
Q
Urticaria
A
Smooth, red, elevated patches of skin
Hives
Usually allergic reaction
3
Q
Xeroderma
A
Excessive dryness of skin with shedding of epithelium
4
Q
Impetigo
A
Superficial skin infection caused by staphylococci or streptococci
Associated with inflammation, small pus filled vesicles and itching