Skin (Disease & Disorder) Flashcards
(11 cards)
An example of a subjective symptom would be:
itching
Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are…:
Frequent and habitual
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as:
seasonal
A papule is an example of… a
Primary skin lesion
Which primary lesions are small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus
Pustules
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called …
Psoriasis
What skin lesion usually appears as cracks or lines and often occurs when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold and water?
fissure
A crack in the skin is called …
fissure
The lesion found following the normal healing process of an injury is called a(n):
scar
What is another name for a keratoma, hyperkeratosis, or the thickening of the epidermis; occurs from pressure and friction?
callus
Warts caused by a virus; can be contagious and spread all over the. Service may not be performed on the affected area
verruca