Chapter 10
Order by
88 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Dermatology | The branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and its disorders and disease. |
| Lesions | Structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury. |
| Primary Lesions | Lesions in the early stages of development or change. |
| Bulla | A large blister containing watery fluid. |
| Cyst | A closed abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin. |
| Macule | A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle. |
| Nodules | "Tumors" actually bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or imperfections. |
| Papule | Small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, may develop into a pustule |
| Pustule | An inflamed papule with white or yellow center containing pus. |
| Tubercle | Abnormal rounded, solid lump |
| Tumor | Large nodule, abnormal cell mass, excessive multiplication, varying in size shape or color. |
| Vesicles | Small blister or sac containing clear fluid. i.e. poison ivy |
| Wheal | An itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or stings. |
| uticaria | Hives |
| Secondary Lesions | Later stages of disease |
| Crust | Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while it is healing resulting in accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes epidermal material. |
| Excoriation | A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping. |
| Acne excoriee | Disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration. |
| Fissure | A crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. i.e. chapping |
| Keloid | Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. Genetically predisposed, or may occur after surgery. |
| Scale | Shredding of dead skin cells, flaky skin cells, thin plate of epidermal flakes, dry or oily. i.e. dandruff or psoriasis |
| Scar | Light-colored, slightly raised marks on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed. |
| Ulcer | An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. |
| Acne | Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and blemishes. |
| Asteatosis | Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency, can be sue to aging, body disorders, alkalies of harsh soaps, or cold exposure. |
| Comedone | A non inflamed build up of cells and sebum, and other debris inside follicles. |
| Furuncle | A subcutaneous abscess filled with pus.Boils |
| Carbuncles | Groups of boils |
| Milia | Whiteheads, the whitish, pearl like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin with no visible opening. More common in dry skin types, resemble sesame seeds. |
| Sebaceous hyperplasia | Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face. Similar to open comedones. Doughnut shaped, w sebaceous material in the center. |
| Seborrhea | Severe oiliness of the skin, and abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands. |
| Allergic Contact Dermatitis | Exposure to allergens |
| Steatoma | A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum and ranging in size from a pea to an orange. |
| Anhidrosis | A deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands, often results from a fever or skin disease. Requires Medical treatment |
| Bromhidrosis | Foul smelling perspiration usually in the armpits or on the feet. Caused by bacteria and yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin. |
| Hyperhidrosis | Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, or body weakness. |
| Miliaria rubra | Prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands; results in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure. |
| Atopic dermatitis | A rash w redness, itching, and dehydration of the dermatitis make the condition worse. |
| Contact dermatitis | An inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical. Makeup, skincare products, detergents, dyes, fabrics, jewelry, and plants can all cause this reaction on red, itchy skin. |
| Dermatitis | An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions. |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | A common form of eczema, mainly affects oily areas. |
| Edema | Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells or from a response to injury or infection. |
| Erythema | Redness caused by inflammation |
| Folliculitis | Hair grows under the surface instead of growing up and out of the follicle, causing a bacterial infection. |
| Perioral dermatitis | An acne like condition around the mouth; consists of mainly small clusters of papules. not contagious |
| Pruitis | Medical term for itching. |
| Psoriasis | A skin disease characterized by patches covered with white-silver scales. Caused by over proliferation of skin cells that replicate to fast. Found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back. |
| Rosacea | An inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules. Chronic congestion primarily on the cheeks and nose. Certain factors aggravate the condition, vascular dilation, spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, exposrue to temperature extremes, heat, sun, and stress aggravate rosacea. |
| Telangiectasia | A vascular lesion; describes capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger, or distended blood vessels. |
| Urticaria | An allergic reaction by the body's histamine. |
| Hyper pigmentation | overproduction of pigment |
| hypopigmenation | lack of pigment |
| Chloasma | increased pigmentation; liver spots |
| hyper pigmentation | an overproduction of pigment. increased melanin causes excess pigment. |
| Lentigo/Lentigenes | One freckle, multiple freckles; small, yellow brown spots. |
| Melasma | A term for hyper pigmentation. Pregnancy mask. |
| Nevus | A birthmark or mole, malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries. |
| Stain | Brown or wine colored discoloration. Occur after certain diseases or after moles, freckles, or liver spots disappear. |
| Tan | A change in pigmentation due to the melanin production as a defense against UV rays that damage the skin. |
| Albinism | The absence of melanin pigment in the body including skin, hair, and eyes. The person is at risk for cancer development, is sensitive to light, and ages early without normal melanin production. |
| Hypopigmentation | lack of pigment |
| Leukoderma | Light, abnormal patches caused by a congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells. Vitiligo and albinism. |
| Vitiligo | White spots or areas on the skin from a lack of pigment cells. The condition can worsen with time and sunlight. |
| Hypertrophy | An abnormal growth; many are benign, or harmless. However, some growths are pre malignant or malignant and can be dangerous. |
| Keratoma | An acquired, thickened patch of epidermis. A callus caused by pressure or friction . If the thickening also grows inward, it becomes a corn. |
| Keratoses | An abnormally thick build up of cells |
| Hyperkeratosis | A thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells. |
| Actinic keratoses | Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough, are a result of sun damage and should be checked by a dermatologist |
| Keratosis pilaris | Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms; caused by blocked follicles. Exfoliation can help unblock follicles and alleviate the rough feeling . |
| Mole | A brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black. Some are flat, resembling freckles; others are raised and darker. Most are benign. |
| Skin tag | Small outgrowths or extensions of the skin that look like flaps. They are benign and are common under the arms or on the neck. |
| Verruca | A wart; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus. Infectious and contagious, verrucas can spread. Wear gloves, and avoid contact with warts. |
| Basal Cell Carcinoma | The most common and the least severe type of carcinoma, often appears as light, pearly nodules, do not spread as easily as squamous or melanoma cells, can be removed easily by surgery or other medical procedures. |
| Squamous cell carcinoma | A more serious conditions that basal cell carcinoma, characterized by red or pink scaly papules or nodules, often characterized by sores or crusty areas that do not heal and may bleed easily. |
| Malignant melanoma | The most serious of skin cancer, black or dark patches on the skin are usually uneven in texture, jagged or raised. It is more deadly beacuase it can spread throughout the body and to internal organs. |
| ABCE Cancer Checklist | A-Asymmetry, B-Border, C-Color, D-Diameter, E-Evolution |
| Bacterial Conjunctivitis | Pinkeye |
| Herpes Simplex virus 1 | Fever blisters or cold sores; recurring viral infection. A vesicle or group of vesicles on a red, swollen base. The blisters usually appear on the lips or nostrils. |
| Herpes simplex virus 2 | Genital herpes. Peels waxing or other stimuli may cause a breakout, even if the conditions is not currently active. |
| Herpes zoster | Shingles, painful skin condition from the chickenpox virus; characterized by groups of blisters that form a rash. |
| Impetigo | A bacterial infection of the skin that occurs in children; characterized by clusters of small blisters or crusty legions filled with bacteria. |
| Tinea | Fungal infections. Fungi feed on proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids on the skin. |
| Tinea corporis | Highly contagious ringworm; it forms a ringed pattern with elevated edges. |
| Tinea versicolor | A fungal infection that inhibits melanin production. Hypo pigmentation, or white patches, associated with this sun fungus can be treated with an anti fungal cream or medication. |
| Verruca | Warts, hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus. Infectious and contagious |
| Retention hyperkeratosis | A hereditary factor in which dead skin cells do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin. |
| Sebaceous filaments | mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter. |
| Comedogenic | A tendency to clog follicles and cause a buildup fo dead skin cells, resulting in comedones. |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.