chapter 12

Question 1

A small bump that itches and can appear as a symptom of an allergic reaction; a welt

Answer 1

wheal

Question 2

A skin condition resulting from the destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes and causing irregular patches of white skin.

Answer 2

vitiligo

Question 3

Small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus; also known as wart

Answer 3

verrucae

Question 4

Itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction; also known as hives.

Answer 4

urticaria

Question 5

A fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails; also known as ringworm

Answer 5

tinea

Question 6

An autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk

Answer 6

systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 7

A malignant tumor of the scaly squamous cells of the epithelium; however, it can quickly spread to other body systems

Answer 7

squamous cell carcinoma

Question 8

Overactivity of the sebaceous glands that results in the production of an excessive amount of sebum

Answer 8

seborrhea

Question 9

An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened

Answer 9

scleroderma

Question 10

A skin infection caused by an infestation of itch mites that cause small, itchy bumps and blisters by burrowing into the top layer of human skin to lay their eggs

Answer 10

scabies

Question 11

A chronic condition of unknown cause, characterized by tiny red pimples and broken blood vessels.

Answer 11

rosacea

Question 12

The surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the face for the elimination of wrinkles; also known as a facelift

Answer 12

rhytidectomy

Question 13

producing or containing pus

Answer 13

purulent

Question 14

The appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin

Answer 14

purpura

Question 15

A common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks

Answer 15

psoriasis

Question 16

Itching associated with most forms of dermatitis

Answer 16

pruritis

Question 17

Small pinpoint hemorrhages less than 2 mm in diameter; singular, petechia

Answer 17

petechiae

Question 18

An infestation with lice.

Answer 18

pediculitis

Question 19

An acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail

Answer 19

paronychia

Question 20

A small, raised, red lesion, such as an insect bite, that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter

Answer 20

papule

Question 21

A benign, superficial, wartlike growth on the epithelial tissue or elsewhere in the body, such as in the bladder

Answer 21

papilloma

Question 22

A fungal infection of the nail

Answer 22

onychomycosis

Question 23

Ingrown toenail in which the edges of a toenail curve inward and cut into the skin

Answer 23

onychocryptosis

Question 24

A severe infection caused by Group A strepbacteria that enters the body through a wound. Also known as flesh eating bacteria

Answer 24

necrotizing fasciitis

Question 25

A type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes

Answer 25

malignant melanoma

Question 26

A discolored, flat spot, such as a freckle, that is less than 1 cm in diameter

Answer 26

macule

Question 27

A benign, slow-growing fatty tumor located between the skin and the muscle layer

Answer 27

lipoma

Question 28

A chronic abnormal condition, usually in women, that is characterized by the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs

Answer 28

lipedema

Question 29

A malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave or scooped out like the bowl of a spoon; also known as spoon nail

Answer 29

koilonychia

Question 30

Any skin growth, such as a wart or callus, in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin

Answer 30

keratosis

Question 31

An abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the original incision

Answer 31

keloid

Question 32

A highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

Answer 32

impetigo

Question 33

A group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin

Answer 33

ichthyosis

Question 34

Excessive bodily and facial hair in women, usually occurring in a male pattern.

Answer 34

hirsutism

Question 35

A swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.

Answer 35

hematoma

Question 36

A small knotlike swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis

Answer 36

granuloma

Question 37

Large, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands; also known as boils

Answer 37

furuncles

Question 38

Inflammation of the hair follicles that is especially common on the limbs and in the beard area on men

Answer 38

folliculitis

Question 39

A condition in which there is widespread scaling of the skin, often with pruritus, erythroderma, and hair loss

Answer 39

exfoliative dermatitis

Question 40

Refers to a widespread rash, usually in children

Answer 40

exanthem

Question 41

Abnormal redness of the entire skin surface

Answer 41

erythroderma

Question 42

Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation

Answer 42

erythema

Question 43

A form of persistent or recurring dermatitis characterized by redness, itching, and dryness with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding

Answer 43

eczema

Question 44

A large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin

Answer 44

ecchymosis

Question 45

Atypical moles that may develop into skin cancer

Answer 45

dysplastic nevi

Question 46

Profuse, but not necessarily excessive, sweating

Answer 46

diaphoresis

Question 47

Inflammation of the skin

Answer 47

dermatitis

Question 48

The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and promote healing

Answer 48

debridement

Question 49

A noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle; also known as a blackhead

Answer 49

comedo

Question 50

A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound

Answer 50

cicatrix

Question 51

A pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on the face; also known as melasma or the mask of pregnancy

Answer 51

cholasma

Question 52

An acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues

Answer 52

cellulitis

Question 53

A cluster of connected furuncles (boils)

Answer 53

carbuncle

Question 54

A soft, raised, pink or red vascular birthmark

Answer 54

capillary hemangioma

Question 55

A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter

Answer 55

bulla

Question 56

Surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin; also known as a lid lift

Answer 56

blepharoplasty

Question 57

The partial or complete loss of hair, most commonly on the scalp; also known as baldness

Answer 57

alopecia

Question 58

A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises due to a missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin

Answer 58

albinism

Question 59

A precancerous skin lesion that occurs on sun-damaged skin

Answer 59

actinic keratosis