Disease And Disorders Flashcards
(30 cards)
_____ substances irritate the skin.
Caustic
All male hormones are called
androgens
What type of lesions indicate they are in the early stages of development?
Primary
Whitich, pearl like masses under the skin with no visible openings are called
Milia
A mass of keratinized cells that causes a thickening of the skin is called.
hyperkeratosis
A verruca is a:
Wart
A skin sore produced by scratching or scraping the skin is called a(n)
excoriation
Rosacea is an inflammatory congestion which affects most frequently the cheeks and:
Nose
Itchy swollen lesions in the skin such as hives are known as:
Wheals
A chronic inflammation usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, and chest are characterized by dry parches of silvery scales is a disorder known as:
psoriasis
Open lesions on the skin accompanied by pus and the loss of depth are known as:
ulcers
Bacteria in the follicles are _____, meaning they cannot live in the presence of oxygen.
anaerobic
What is a port wine stain?
vascular nevus
A condition characterized by a foul odor and caused by bacteria and yeast is called:
bromhidrosis
_____ is a perspiration deficiency caused by failure of the swear glands
Anhidrosis
Which condition is characterized by painful itching and inflammation with dry or moist lesions?
eczema
A thin plate of epidermal cells is called:
Scale
Infectious and communicable are terms that are interchangeable with:
communicable diseases
Cell buildup can be caused by _____ products:
comedogenic
Ringworm is the common name for:
tinea corporis
A benign lesion formed in the oilier areas of the face is called:
sebaceous hyperplasia
In the medical vernacular, hives are referred to as:
urticaria
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands caused by excessive heat exposure is called:
miliaria rubra
Eighty percent of sun damage occurs by this age:
18
