Chapter 5 Flashcards
Abrasion
A portion of the epidermis that has been scraped away
Burn
Tissue damage caused by excessive heat, electricity, radioactivity, or corrosive chemicals that denature the proteins in the skin cells
Athlete’s foot
Superficial fungus infection of the skin
Cold sore
Lesion, usually in the oral mucus membrane, caused by type 1 herpes simplex
Contact dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and swelling caused by exposure to chemicals
Corn
Painful thickening of the stratum corneum of the epidermis
Hemangioma
Localized tumor of the skin & subcutaneous layer that results from an abnormal increase in blood vessels
Hives
reddened elevated patches
Impetigo
Superficial skin infection
Intradermal
Within the skin
Keratosis
Formation of a hardened growth of epidermal tissue
Laceration
Irregular tear of the skin
Psoriasis
Common, chronic skin disorder in which keratinocytes divide & move more quickly than normal and form flaky scales
Pruritus
Itching caused by skin disorders, systemic disorders
Topical
Medication applied to the skin surface
Wart
Mass produced by uncontrolled growth of epithelial skin cells
Acne
Inflammation of sebaceous glands
Pressure ulcers
Shedding of epithelium caused by constant deficiency of blood flow to tissues
Photosensitivity
heightened reaction of the skin after consumption of certain medications or contact with certain substances
Transdermal drug administration
enables a drug contained within an adhesive skin patch to pass across the epidermis and into the blood vessels of the dermis
Chemotherapy
treatment of a disease usually cancer by means of chemical substances or drugs
Pallor
paleness of the skin may occur in conditions such as shock or anemia
Erythema
Jaundice
