PART 3: SKIN SCIENCES/ CHAPTER 11: Disorders And Diseases Of The Skin Flashcards by Carla A. Hernandez

What term is used to describe any mark, wound or abnormality?

Lesion

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What is leukoderma?

Light patches caused by destroyed pigment- producing cells.

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What is the term for a flat spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle?

Macule

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What is true of malignant melanoma?

It is the most serious form of skin cancer

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What condition is also known as melasma?

Hyperpigmentation

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What is an example of epidermal cysts?

Milia

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What is another name for the acute inflammatory disorder miliaria rubra?

Prickly heat

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What term refers to a pigmented nevus?

Mole

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What are nodules?

Small bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue or infections.

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What is another name for a nevus?

Birthmark

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What is a tubercle?

Abnormal rounded, solid lump larger than a papule.

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What is tinea versicolor?

Yeast infection of the skin that inhibits melanin production.

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What is the common name for the contagious infection tinea corporis?

Ringworm

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What is the generic term for a fungal infection?

Tinea

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What is the scientific term for couperose skin?

Telangiectasia

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What causes the skin to tan upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation?

Increase in pigmentation

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What is steatoma?

Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum.

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What is the term for a brown or wine-colored discoloration?

Stain

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What is a characteristic of the form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma?

Scaly red or pink papules or nodules

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What are skin tags?

Small, benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps.

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What is rosacea?

Condition characterized by redness and dilation of blood vessels.

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What is the term for flaky skin cells or any thin plate of epidermal flakes, dry or oily?

Scales

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What is a light- colored, slightly raised mark on the skin that is formed after an injury or lesion of the skin that has healed?

Scar

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What are sebaceous filaments?

Mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter.

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What is an example of sebaceous hyperplasia?

Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face.

What is acne?

Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands.

What is acne exorciee?

Disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions.

What are actinic keratoses?

Pink or flesh- colored precancerous lesions that result from sun damage.

What is albinism?

Medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment.

What is anhidrosis?

Deficiency in perspiration

What is asteatosis?

Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency.

What is the term for excess inflammation (dry skin, redness, itching) from allergies & irritants?

Atopic dermatitis

What is true of basal cell carcinoma?

It is the least severe type of skin cancer.

What is the term for foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet?

Bromhidrosis

What is a bulla?

Large blister containing watery fluid that is larger than a vesicle.

What is hyperkeratosis?

Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells.

What is the term for the overproduction of pigment?

Hyperpigmentation

What is hypertrophy?

Abnormal growth

What is hypopigmentation?

Lack of pigment

What is impetigo?

Contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters

What is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen)?

Keloid

What is a keratoma?

Acquired, thickened patch of epidermis

What are abnormally thick build-ups of cells?

Keratoses

What is keratosis pilaris?

Redness & bumpiness in the cheeks caused by blocked follicles.

What is the scientific name for a freckle?

Lentigo

What are secondary lesions?

Skin damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs.

What is seborrheic dermatitis?

Common form of eczema

What is severe oiliness of the skin called?

Seborrhea

Where in the face does the acne-like condition perioral dermatitis manifest?

Mouth

What is a characteristic of primary lesions?

Flat, non palpable changes in skin color such as maculae or patches

What is the term for persistent itching?

Pruitis

What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis ?

Razor bumps

What is a characteristic of psoriasis?

Red patches covered with white- silver scales

What is a pustule?

Inflamed papule

When someone has retention hyperkeratinosis, what builds up and fails to shed from the follicles as happens in normal skin?

Dead skin cells

What is the term for a cluster of boils?

Carbuncle

What is the common name for chloasma?

Liver spots

What is true of a comedogenic product?

It tends to clog follicles and cause a buildup of dead skin cells.

What is a comedone?

Mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle

What is the common name for the very contagious infection conjunctivitis?

Pinkeye

What is contact dermatitis?

An inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical.

What is crust an accumulation of?

Sebum & pus

What is a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above and below the skin?

Cyst

What is dermatitis?

Any inflammatory condition of the skin.

What type of physician specializes in treating skin disorders and diseases?

Dermatologist

What is a papule?

Small elevation of the skin that contains no fluid and may develop pus.

What are NOT examples of wheals?

Pustules

What is vitiligo?

Pigmentation disease characterized by white patches.

What is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid?

Vesicle

What is the common name for the hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis known as a verruca?

Wart

What is another term for varicose veins?

Vascular lesions

What is the term for vascular dilation of blood vessels?

Vasodilation

What is the common name for urticaria, which is caused by an allergic reaction from the body’s histamine production?

Hives

What accompanies an ulcer in addition to a loss of skin depth?

Pus

What is the term for an abnormal cell mass that results from excessive cell multiplication and varies in size, shape and color?

Tumor

What is eczema?

Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin.

What is edema?

Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells.

What is erythema?

Redness caused by inflammation

What is excoriation?

Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

What is a fissure?

Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.

What is folliculitis?

Inflammation of the hair follicles

What is true of herpes simplex 1?

It causes fever blisters and cold sores

What is the common name for the painful viral infection herpes zoster?

Shingles

What is hyperhidrosis?

Excessive perspiration

What part of the body is affected by herpes simplex 2?

Genitals

PART 3: SKIN SCIENCES/ CHAPTER 11: Disorders And Diseases Of The Skin Flashcards

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