integumentary system basic disorders

Question 1

acne

Answer 1

disease of the sebaceous glands that produces blackheads and pimples

Question 2

alopecia

Answer 2

hair loss, usually sudden

Question 3

athlete’s foot

Answer 3

fungus infection usually in the skin of the toes and soles

Question 4

birthmark

Answer 4

congenital blemish or spot on the skin, visible at birth or soon after

Question 5

boil

Answer 5

bacterial infection of the skin, produced when bacteria enter a hair follicle

Question 6

carbuncle

Answer 6

bacterial infection, similar to a boil, that spreads into the subcutaneous tissues

Question 7

cyst

Answer 7

liquid-filled sac or capsule

Question 8

dermatitis

Answer 8

inflammation of the skin

Question 9

eczema

Answer 9

noncontagious skin rash that produces itching, blistering, and scaling

Question 10

erythema

Answer 10

reddening of the skin due to dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation

Question 11

herpes

Answer 11

infectious disease of the skin, usually caused by the herpes simplex virus and characterized by recurring formations of small clusters of vesicles.

Question 12

impetigo

Answer 12

contagious disease of bacterial origin, characterized by pustules that rupture and become covered with loosely held crusts.

Question 13

keloid

Answer 13

elevated, enlarging fibrous scar usually initiated by an injury.

Question 14

mole

Answer 14

fleshy skin tumor that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black

Question 15

pediculosis

Answer 15

disease produced by an infestation of lice

Question 16

pruritus

Answer 16

itching of the skin

Question 17

psoriasis

Answer 17

chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silvery scales

Question 18

pustule

Answer 18

elevated, pus-filled area on the skin

Question 19

scabies

Answer 19

disease resulting from an infestation of mites

Question 20

seborrhea

Answer 20

hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands, causing greasy skin and dandruff

Question 21

ulcer

Answer 21

open sore

Question 22

urticaria

Answer 22

allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches (hives).

Question 23

wart

Answer 23

flesh-colored, raised area caused by a viral infection