Unit 4 Flashcards
Impetigo
Superficial skin infection
Seborrhea
Excessive discharge of sebum
Xeroderma
Dry skin
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Produces red rash
Ecchymosis
Discoloration of skin from bleeding underneath
Scleroderma
Hard thick areas of skin
Cyst
Abnormal membrane containing fluid
Pustule
Small blister/pimple containing pus
Ache
Inflammation of skin
Hypodermic
Under/below skin
Scabies
Infection caused by itch might
Edema
Patches of skin become rough and inflamed
Hidradenitis
Inflammation of or more sweat glands
Trichomycosis
Disease of the hair
Tinea
Skin disease caused by fungi
Nevus
Mole or birth mark
Verruca
A planter wort
Pruritus
Itching of the skin
Dermatoplasty
Repair of the skin (burn)
Necrosis
Death of organs or tissues
Alopecia
Hair loss in some or all reas of the body
Onychroptesis
Corner side of toenail that turns into flesh
Shingles
Reaction of chicken pox virus
Epidermal
Protective outer layer of skin
Carbuncle
Sever access of multiple boil of skin
Pediculosis
State of being infected with lice
Papule
Small solid skin infection
Induration
Hardened mass or formation
Fissure
Slit or crack in skin