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epidermis the outer layer of skin, is thin but tough, and cells are bound tightly together into sheets that form a rugged protective barrier, it consisted of many stratified layers
stratum germinativum the inner basal cell layer of the epidermis that forms new skin cells. made up of keratin, the fibrous protein, melanin is interspersed along this layer
stratum corneum the outer horny layer of the epidermis formed by the migrated, flattened cells of the basal layer. this layer consists of dead keratinized cells that are interwoven and closely packed. these cells are constantly being shed and are completely replaced with new cells from below
dermis the inner supportive layer of the skin that consists mostly of connective tissue or collagen (the tough fibrous protein that enables the skin to resist tearing) as well as resilient elastic tissue that allows the skin to stretch with body movements. contains the nerves, sensory receptors, blood vessels, lymphatics, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands.
subcutaneous layer adipose tissue; stores fat for energy, provides insulation for temperature control, and aids in protection by its cushoning effect, provides mobility over underlying structures
shaft the portion of threads of keratin that are visible
root protion of hair that is below the surface, embedded in the follicle
bulb matrix located in the expanded areas where the new cells are produced at a high rate
vellus hair fine, faint hair that covers most of the body, except the palms, soles, dorsa of distal fingers, umbilicus, glands penis, and inside the labia
terminal hair darker, thicker hair that grows on the scalp and eyebrows and, after puberty, on the acillae, pubic area, and the face and chest in male
sebum a protective liquid substance that is secreted through the skin and hair and forms an emulsion with water that retards water loss from the skin. this is secreted from glands that are located on the palms and the soles.
eccrine glands coiled tubules that open directly onto the skin surface and produce a dilute saline solution called sweat. this helps reduce body temperature
apocrine glands the producers of a thick, milky secretion that opens directly into the hair follicles. located in the axillae, anogenital area, nipple, and naval....highly vestigal in humans. Become active during puberty, and are stimulated with emotion and sexual stimulation
lanula the white opaque semilunar area at the proximal end of the nail.
nail matrix lies beneath the lanula and is the location of new keratinized cells.
nail bed lies beneath the nail and is the site of highly vascular epithelial cells.
lanugo fine downy hair of the newborn
vernix caseosa the thick, cheesy substance present at birth that is made up of sebum and shed epithelial cells
linea nigra an increased pigment in the areolae and nipples, vulva, and sometimes in the midline of the abdoment because of the change in hormone levels in pregnant women
chloasma increased pigmentation in the face because of a change in hormone levels in pregnant women
striae gravidarum marks resulting from connective tissues increases fragility in pregnant women in the skin of the abdomen, breasts, or thighs.
senile purpura a dark red discolored area found in elderly because of their decreasing vascularity and increasing fragility of skin
pruritus itching
vitilgo complete absennce of melanin pigment in patchy areas of white or light skin on the face, neck, hands, feet, body folds, and around orifices
ephilides freckles. a small, flat macule of brown pigment that occur on sun-exposed skin
nevus mole. a proliferation of melanocytes, tan or brown color, flat or raised. symmetrical, small, smooth borders, uniform pigmentation
diaphoresis profuse perspiration
mongolian spot a common variation of hyperpigmentation in black, asian, nnative american, and hispanis newborns. a blue/black/purple macular area at the sacrum or buttocks, sometimes occurs on the abdomen, thighs, shoulders, or arms
cafe au lait spot a large round or oval patch of light-brown pigmentation, which is usually present at birth
Harlequin color change when the baby is in a side-laying position the lower half of the body turns red and the upper half blanches with a distinct demarcation line down the midline
erythema toxicum a common rash that appears in the first 3-4 days of life. sometimes aka the "flea bite or newborn rash
acrocyanosis a bluish color around thelips, hands and fingernails or feet and toenails in newborns. it may last a few hours and disappear with warming
cutis marmorata a reticulated red or blue pattern over the skin found in infants' trunk or extremeties in response to cooler room temperatures
physiological jaundice a common variation in about half of newborns that causes yellowing of the skin, sclera, and mucus membranes. develops after the 3-4th day of life because of the increased numbers of RBC that hemolyze following birth and are coverted into bilirubin
carotenemia a yellow-orange color in light-skinned persons but does not result in the sclera or mucous membranes. it results from ingesting large amounts of carotene-rich foods, and fades to normal color within 2 wks of withdrawing carotene-rich foods from the diet.
milia tiny, white papules on the cheeks, forhead, and across the nose and chin due to sebum that occludes the opening of the follicles. they resolve spontaneously within a few weeks
storkbite aka salmon patch, a flat, irregularly shaped red or pink patch found on the forehead, eyelid, or upper lid, but most commonly at the back of neck. present at birth and fades during the first year.
acne caused by increased sebaceous gland activity in adolescence, can include milder open/closed comedones (white and black heads), or the more severe papules, postules and nodules. these lesions appear on the face, chest, back, shoulders
striae jagged linear "stretch marks" of silver to pink color that appear during the second trimester on the abdomen, breasts, and sometimes thighs. they fade after pregnancy but do not disappear.
vascular spiders lesions occuring in 2/3 of pregnancies in that have tiny red centers with radiating branches and occur on the face, neck, upper chest, and arms
keratoses lesions that are raised, thickened aras of pigmentation that look crusted, scaly, and warty. there are many different forms, caused by/no relation to the amount of sun exposure, malignant or benign. common in older adults
acrochordons overgrowths of normal skin that form a stalk and are polyplike. aka skin tags commonly occuring in older adults
sebacceous hyperplasia raised yellow papules that have a central dpression. common on oler men's foreheads, nose, or cheeks

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nicholhm : Changed phsysiological jaundice → a common variation in about half of newborns that causes yellowing of the skin, sclera, and mucus membranes. develops after the 3-4th day of life because of the increased numbers of RBC that hemolyze following birth and are coverted into bilirubin to physiological jaundice → a common variation in about half of newborns that causes yellowing of the skin, sclera, and mucus membranes. develops after the 3-4th day of life because of the increased numbers of RBC that hemolyze following birth and are coverted into bilirubin
nicholhm : Changed apocine glands → the producers of a thick, milky secretion that opens directly into the hair follicles. located in the axillae, anogenital area, nipple, and naval....highly vestigal in humans. Become active during puberty, and are stimulated with emotion and sexual stimulation to apocrine glands → the producers of a thick, milky secretion that opens directly into the hair follicles. located in the axillae, anogenital area, nipple, and naval....highly vestigal in humans. Become active during puberty, and are stimulated with emotion and sexual stimulation
nicholhm : Changed acrochordons → overgrowthsof normal skin that form a stalk and are polyplike. aka skin tags commonly occuring in older adults to acrochordons → overgrowths of normal skin that form a stalk and are polyplike. aka skin tags commonly occuring in older adults
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  1. acrochordons → overgrowths of normal skin that form a stalk and are polyplike. aka skin tags commonly occuring in older adults - 18 misses
  2. striae gravidarum → marks resulting from connective tissues increases fragility in pregnant women in the skin of the abdomen, breasts, or thighs. - 15 misses
  3. cutis marmorata → a reticulated red or blue pattern over the skin found in infants' trunk or extremeties in response to cooler room temperatures - 14 misses
  4. stratum germinativum → the inner basal cell layer of the epidermis that forms new skin cells. made up of keratin, the fibrous protein, melanin is interspersed along this layer - 13 misses
  5. ephilides → freckles. a small, flat macule of brown pigment that occur on sun-exposed skin - 12 misses
  6. apocrine glands → the producers of a thick, milky secretion that opens directly into the hair follicles. located in the axillae, anogenital area, nipple, and naval....highly vestigal in humans. Become active during puberty, and are stimulated with emotion and sexual stimulation - 11 misses
  7. erythema toxicum → a common rash that appears in the first 3-4 days of life. sometimes aka the "flea bite or newborn rash - 11 misses