unit 4 pathology Flashcards
abscess
collection of pus
abrasion
rubbing away by friction
acne
mound or eruption
alopecia
hair loss
atopic dermatitis
unusual skin inflammation
basal cell carcinoma
melanoma
squamous cell carcinoma
types of skin cancer
blister/bulla/pustule/vesicle
fluid- filled bumps on the skin
cicatrix
scar
comedo
blackhead or whitehead
contusion
injured tissue with ruptured capillaries under the skin (bruise) due to trauma
cyst
sac-like structure in tissue filled with fluid or gas
ecchymosis
discoloration (bruise) due to damage capillaries under skin
eczema
red itchy blistering rash
hematoma
elevated collection of pooled blood trapped under the skin
hirsutism
excessive hair growth in a male-like pattern (affects women)
ichthyosis
dry, scaly, thickened skin; typically an inherited skin disorder
impetigo
skin infection caused by a staph or strep bacteria
keloid
exuberant scar tissue
macule or patch
freckle or flat pigmented spot
nevus
mole, flat or elevated pigmented spot
nodule
papule
tumor
raised skin lesions
petechia (singular)
petichiae (plural)
pinpoint spots on skin caused by capillary rupture
psoriasis
scaly, pruritic, red skin patches; probable immune disorder
rosacea
redness, visible blood vessel on the face
scabies
contagious pruritic condition caused by itch mite infestation
tinea
fungal disease of skin
ulcer
open sore or wound
urticaria
pruritic pale- red patches of skin due to allergic reactions; hives
verruca
wart
vitiligo
lightening of skin due to loss of melanocytes
