Disorders Of The Skin Flashcards
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What are the three types of lesions of the skin?
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Primary, secondary, and tertiary.
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What is a structural change in the tissue caused by injury or disease?
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Lesion
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What is a sign or indication of disease?
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Symptom
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Symptoms of skin disorders are generally divided into two groups. What are they?
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Subjective symptoms(itching, burning, or pain that can be felt) and objective symptoms(pimples or boils which can be observed).
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Disease having a rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course or duration.
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Acute disease
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Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
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Allergy
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Disease of long duration, usually mild but recurring.
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Chronic disease
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Disease that exists at birth.
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Congenital disease
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Disease that is communicable or transmitted by contact.
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Contagious disease
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Any condition or disease that makes an indicated treatment or medication inadvisable.
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Contraindication
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Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms.
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Diagnosis
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Abnormal condition of all or part of the body, organ, or mind that makes it incapable if carrying on normal function.
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Disease
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Appearance of a disease that simultaneously attacks a large number of persons living in a particular locality.
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Epidemic
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Study of the causes of disease and their modes if operation.
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Etiology
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Disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms or viruses that are easily spread.
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Infectious disease
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Condition of some part of the body as a protective response to injury, irritation, or infection, characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling.
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Inflammation
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Symptoms that are visible, such as pimples, pustules, or inflammation.
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Objective symptoms
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Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as coming in contact with certain chemicals or tints.
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Occupational disease
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Disease caused by vegetable or animal parasites, such as pediculosis and ringworm.
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Parasitic disease
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Disease produced by disease-causing bacteria, such as staphylococcus and streptococcus(pus-forming bacteria), or viruses.
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Pathogenic disease
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Science that investigates modifications and changes in structure caused by disease.
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Pathology
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Foretelling of probable course of a disease.
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Prognosis
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Disease influenced by the weather.
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Seasonal disease
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Symptoms that can be felt, such as itching, burning, or pain.
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Subjective symptoms
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Disease that affects the body generally, often due to under- or over-functioning of the internal glands.
Systemic disease
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Contagious disease commonly acquired by contact with an infected person during sexual intercourse, characterized by sores and rashes on the skin.
Venereal disease
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Lesions characterized by flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color, such as a macule; elevations formed by fluid in a cavity, such as in pustules; or by elevated, palpable solid masses, as in a papule.
Primary lesions
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Which primary lesion is described as a large blister containing a watery fluid, similar to a vesicle, but larger in size.
Bulla (BULL-uh) or a bleb
| primary lesion
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Which primary lesion is described as a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, semi-fluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin.
Cyst
| primary lesion
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Which primary lesion is described as a small, discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin. Neither raised nor sunken.
Example: freckle
Macule (MAK-yool)
| primary lesion
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Which primary lesion is described as a small, elevated pimple that contains no fluid, but that may develop pus.
Example: warts
Papule (PAP-yool)
| primary lesion
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Which primary lesion is described as an inflamed pimple containing pus.
Example: acne
Pustule (PUS-chool)
| primary lesion
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Which primary lesion is described as an abnormal, rounded solid lump larger than a papule that projects above the surface or lies within or under the skin.
Tubercle (TOO-bur-kul)
| primary lesion
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Which primary lesion is described as an abnormal cell mass varying in size, shape, and color that results from the excessive multiplication of cells. Nodules are a small version of this.
Tumor
| primary lesion
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Which primary lesion is described as a depressed lesion.
Ulcer
| primary lesion
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Which primary lesion is described as a small blister or sac containing clear fluid lying within or just beneath the epidermis. Poison ivy and poison oak produce this.
Example: herpes simplex, chicken pox
Vesicles (VES-ih-kul)
| primary lesion
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What lesions are characterized by a collection of material on the skin, such as scale, crust, or keloid; or by a loss of skin surface as with an ulcer or fissure.
Secondary lesions
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Which primary lesion is described as an itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours.
Example: Hives and insect bites
Wheal (WHEEL)
| primary lesion
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Which secondary lesion is described as an accumulation of dead cells that forms over a wound or blemish while it is healing; an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material.
Crust or scab
| secondary lesion
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Which secondary lesion is described as a skin sore produced by scratching or scraping. The skin's surface becomes raw due to the loss of superficial skin after an injury.
Excoriation (ek-skor-ee-AY-shun) or abrasion
| secondary lesion
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Which secondary lesion is described as a crack in the skin that penetrates into the dermis, such as with chapped hands or lips.
Fissure (FISH-ur)
| secondary lesion
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Which secondary lesion is described as a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue.
Keloid (KEE-loyd)
| secondary lesion
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Which secondary lesion is described as any accumulation of dry or greasy flakes, such as abnormal or excessive dandruff.
Scale
| secondary lesion
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Which secondary lesion is described as a light-colored, slightly raised mark that is formed after an injury or skin lesion has healed.
Cicatrix (SIK-uh-triks) or scar
| secondary lesion
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An abnormal growth of skin tissue that is usually benign or harmless.
Hypertrophy (hy-PUR-truh-fee)
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Which hypertrophy of the skin is described as an acquired, superficial, thickened patch of skin commonly known as a callus.
Keratoma (kair-uh-TOH-muh)
| hypertrophy
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Which hypertrophy of the skin is described as a small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown to bluish black.
Mole
| hypertrophy
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Technical term for wart and a hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis. Caused by a virus, it is infectious to the person who has one and can spread from one location to another, particularly along a scratch in the skin.
Verruca (vuh-ROO-kuh)
| hypertrophy
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A congenital leukoderma or absence of melanin pigments in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes. This condition may be partial or complete.
Albinism
| pigmentation
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Known as liver spots, these are caused by increased deposits of pigment in the skin. Found mainly on the forehead, nose, and cheeks.
Chloasma (kloh-AZ-mah)
| pigmentation
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Technical term for freckles. Small yellow to brown colored spots appearing on the skin when exposed to sunlight and air.
Lentigines (len-TIJ-e-neez)
| pigmentation
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A skin disorder characterized by abnormal white patches; caused by a burn or congenital pigmentation defects. Classified as albinism and vitiligo.
Leukoderma (loo-koh-DUR-muh)
| pigmentation
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Small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries; commonly known as a birthmark.
Nevus (NEE-vus)
| pigmentation
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Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a generally circular and irregular shape. Its permanent color is due to the presence of darker pigment. Occurs during aging, after certain diseases, and after the disappearance of moles, freckles, and liver spots. Cause is unknown.
Stain
| pigmentation
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A change in the pigmentation of the skin caused by exposure to uv rays from the sun or tanning lamps.
Tan
| pigmentation
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An inflammatory skin disease characterized by the presence of small, red papule, followed by the formation of a pustule, vesicle, and hard swelling. Accompanied by itching and burning at the point of infection and is contagious.
Anthrax
| inflammation
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The general term for an inflammatory condition of the skin. The lesions may appear in various forms, such as vesicles or papules.
Dermatitis
| inflammation
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An inflammatory skin disease that may be acute or chronic in nature and present in many forms of dry or moist lesions. Frequently accompanied by itching or burning and all cases should be referred to a physician for treatment. Causes are unknown.
Eczema (EG-zuh-muh)
| inflammation
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Which inflammation of the skin is described as an eruptive skin infection that is characteristic of the abnormal conditions resulting from occasional or frequent contact with chemicals or tints. People may develop allergies to certain ingredients in products used in the barbering profession. This occupational disease or disorder may be minimized by using rubber gloves or protective creams.
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Dermatitis venenata (VEN-uh-nah-tuh)
(inflammation)
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A skin inflammation caused by exposure to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac leaves. Can spread by contact with the plants oil.
Ivy dermatitis
| inflammation
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Which inflammation of the skin is described as a recurring viral infection that produces fever blisters or cold sores characterized by a single vesicle or group of vesicles with red swollen bases. Blisters usually appear on the lips, nostrils, or other part of the face, and rarely last more than a week. It is contagious.
Herpes simplex
| inflammation
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A chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with coarse, silvery scales. Usually occurs on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, or lower back, but rarely occurs on the face. If irritated, bleeding points occur. Not contagious. Cause is unknown.
Psoriasis (suh-RY-us-sis)
| inflammation
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A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions. Occurs most frequently on the face, back, and chest.
Acne
| sebaceous gland disorder
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What are the two basic types of acne?
1. Acne simplex(common pimples)
| 2. Acne vulgaris(more serious and deep-seated skin condition)
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A condition of dry, scaly skin, characterized by the absolute or partial deficiency of sebum. It can be the result of old age, exposure to cold or alkalies, or bodily disorders.
Asteatosis (as-tee-ah-TOH-sis)
| sebaceous gland disorder
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Mass of hardened sebum in a hair follicle, appearing most frequently on the face, forehead, and nose.
Comedone (KAHM-uh-dohn) or blackhead
| sebaceous gland disorder
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Small, whitish masses in the epidermis, due to the retention of sebum. Can occur on any part of the face and neck, and occasionally on the chest and shoulders and they are often associated with dry skin types.
Milia (MIL-ee-uh) or whitehead
| sebaceous gland disorder
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A chronic, inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose. Characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papules and pustules. Cause is unknown.
Rosacea (roh-ZAY-shee-uh)
| sebaceous gland disorder
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A skin condition due to overactivity and excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands. An itching or buning sensation may accompany it. An oily or shiny nose, forehead, or scalp indicates its presence.
Seborrhea (seb-oh-REE-ah)
| sebaceous gland disorder
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A sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor that is filled with sebum. It is a subcutaneous tumor of the sebaceous glands that can range in size from a pea to an orange. Usually occurs on the scalp, neck, or back and is sometimes called a wen.
Steatoma (stee-ah-TOH-muh) or wen
| sebaceous gland disorder
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Foul smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet.
Bromhidrosis (broh-mih-DROH-sis)
| sudoriferous gland disorder
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Lack of perspiration, often a result of fever or certain skin diseases. Requires medical attention.
Anhidrosis (an-hih-DROH-sis)
| sudoriferous gland disorder
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Excessive perspiration caused by excessive heat of general body weakness. Armpits, joints, and feet are most commonly affected. Requires medical attention.
Hyperhidrosis (hy-per-hi-DROH-sis)
| sudoriferous gland disorder
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An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands characterized by the eruption of small, red vesicles, accompanied by burning and itching of the skin. It is caused by exposure to excessive heat.
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Miliaria rubra (mil-ee-AIR-ee-ah ROOB-rah) or prickly heat
(sudoriferous gland disorder)
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The most common and least severe skin cancer. Often characterized by light or pearly nodules.
Basal cell carcinoma
| skin cancer
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The most serious form of skin cancer, often characterized by dark brown or black patches on skin. Often appears on individuals who do not receive tegular sun exposure and is sometimes termed as the "city person's cancer". Although the least common, it is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
Malignant melanoma
| skin cancer
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A skin cancer that is more serious than basal cell carcinoma and is often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules.
Squanmous cell carcinoma
| skin cancer
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What are the three things that help support the health of the skin?
1. Foods
2. Vitamins and supplements
3. Water
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What are four effects of dehydration?
1. Slow metabolism
2. Creates hunger
3. Fatigue
4. Poor short-term memory and difficulty focusing(trouble with basic math)
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What disorder of the sebaceous gland is also known as "whiskey nose"?
Rosacea (roh-ZAY-shee-uh) or acne rosacea
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What type of disease is "prickly heat"?
Seasonal disease
