Terms Flashcards
Define Erythroderma
intense and usually widespread reddening of skin due to inflammatory skin disease
What are the uses of Eosinophils?
Eosinophils are WBC that helps to defend the body against parasites
When are eosinophil levels high?
In response to allergies, when exposed to parasites or bacteria and medications
What does palpable purpura means?
A condition where purpura, which are visible non-blanching hemorrhages, are raised and able ot be touched or felt on palpation
What is xerosis cutis?
Abnormally dry skin
Define onycholysis.
Which condition can present with onycholysis?
Onycholysis is the detachment of the nails from the nail bed.
Can be seen in psoriatic patients
What is the difference between induration and lichenification?
Induration: Dermal thickening
Lichenification: Epidermal thickening
Define exanthem
Exanthem is used to describe widespread rash that is usually accompanied with systemic symptoms such as fever, malaise, headache.
