Skin Disorders Flashcards

(33 cards)

1
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As we age elastin fibers naturally weaken causing

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Wrinkling

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2
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Proximately what percent of age and is caused by the rays of the sun

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80 to 85

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3
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The weakening of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to

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UVA/sun without proper protection

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4
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Shorter races that penetration at the base of the epidermis is known as

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UVB rays

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5
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Children under the age of what it should not be exposed to the sun

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Six months

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6
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A small discolored spots or patch on the surface of the skin such as a freckle is a

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Macule

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7
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An abnormal cell mass varying in size shape and color is a

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Tumor

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8
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A closed abnormally develop sack containing fluid semi fluid or morbid matter above or below the skin is

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Cyst

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9
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And accumulation of epidermal flakes dry or greasy

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A scale

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10
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A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping is known as

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Excoriation

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11
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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissues is called

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Keloid

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12
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And inflamed pimple containing pus is known as

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Pustule

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13
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A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is

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Fissures

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14
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Technical term for Whitehead

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Closed, comedone

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15
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Technical term for excessive perspiration

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Hyperhidrosis

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16
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The technical term for freckles

17
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Congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body

18
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The technical term of birthmark

19
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The technical term of a callous

20
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A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to bluish black or brown

21
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Technical term of a wart

22
Q

Skin cancer that starts with the black or brown patch on the skin that appears on even in texture, jagged or raised is

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Malignant melanoma

23
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Skin disease characterized by a red patches covered with white silver scales better and usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back is

24
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And inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions is known as

25
The reoccurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters is known as
Herpes Simplex 1
26
A sebaceous cyst which is a subcutaneous tumor in the sebaceous gland is
Steatoma
27
A condition of dry, scaly skin due to a deficiency or absence of sebum, caused by aging and exposure to the cold is
Asteatosis
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A chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose which is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papsules and pustules is known as
Rosacea
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A condition characterized by increased pigmentation of the skin in the spots that are not elevated is known as
Chloasma
30
Skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemicals or tints is
Irritant contact dermatitis
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Skin disorder characterized by abnormal patches is caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells is
Luekoderma
32
Playing an important role in the skins health, often aiding in healing and softening and fighting diseases of the skin
Disinfectant
33
The American Cancer Society recommend using ABC DE cancer checklist to help make skin cancer easier to recognize making
``` A asymmetry B border C Color D diameter E evolving ```