Med term 5

inflammatory condition of the sebaceous

small outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue(skin tags)

inflammation by exposure to radiant energy

absence of pigment in skin, hair, eyes

absence or loss of hair

lack or absence of sweating

skin graft from body, transfered to another part

forcibly tearing off a part or structure of the body (finger, toe)

malignant tumor of skin that rarely metastasizes

part of skin torn by an insect, animal, or human

acute, infected, painful nodule formed in sub-q layers of skin

large blister (a bleb)

injury caused by heat, fire, chemical agents, etc

hardened skin

infection of the skin or mucous membranes with any species of Candida (fungus)

infection of the subcutaneous tissue. cluster of boils

intense burning pain associates with trophic skin changes in the hand or foot after traums to the part

an acute, diffuse inflammation of the skin and sub-q tissue characterized by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling

scar left after the healing of a wound

blackhead

horny induration and thickening of the skin that may be soft or hard

technique of using subfeezing

pertaining to the skin

closed sac that contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material

removal of foreigh material or damaged or dead tissue

separation or burstinf open of a surgical wound

surgical procedure to remove acne scars, nevi, tattoos, or fine wrinkles

inflammation of the skin

physician who specializes in the study of the skin

study of the skin

surgical instrument used to cut the skin for grafting

skin condition caused by a fungus

abnormal condition in which the blood seeps into the skin causing discoloration....blue-black to greenish yellow

acute or chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterizaed by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, crusts, or scabs alone or in combination

redness of the skin

redness of the skin occurring over widespread areas of the body

slough, scab

abrasion of the epidermis by scratching, trauma, chemicals, or burns

production of pus or serum

inflammation of a follicle or follicles

an eating sore

inflammatory skin disease caused by a herpes virus (fever blister)

inflammation of the sweat glands

eruption of itching and burning swellings on the skin (urticaria)

excessive sweating

under the skin or inserted under the skin

jaundice

skin infection marked by vesicles or bullae

covering: the skin

within the skin, intradermal injection

yellow (icterus)

excessive collagen formation

flat, brownish spot...freckle

localized loss of pigmenttion of the skin

white spots or patches formed on the muccous membrane of the tongue

destructive type of skin lesions; vulgaris or erythematosus

tumor that has black pigmentaton

cancer that develops in the pigment cells of the skin

ABCD

pricly heat

pigmented, elevated spot above teh surface of teh skin (nevus)

inflammation of the nail

fungal infection of the nails

thick skin

infectgious condition of the marginal structures around the nail

infestation with lice

small hemorrhagic spots on the skin

severe itching

frequent episodes of reness, itching and dry scales

purplish discoloration fo teh skin caused by extravasation of blood

removal of wrinkles

chronic disease of the skin of teh face marked by varying degrees of papules, pustules, erythema, telagectasia, and hyperplasia of the soft tissues of the nose

any rose-colored rash marked by maculae or red spots of the skin

systemic disease caused by a virus and characterized by a rash and fever...german measles

contagious disease characterized by fever, inflammation of the mucous membranes....measles

contagious skin disease characterized by papules, vesicles, pustules, burrow, and intense itching

mark left by the healing process of a wound, sore, or injury

condition whit hardening of teh skin and other connective tissues of the body

excessive flow of oil from the sebaceous glands

fatty or oily secretion produeced by the sebaceous glands

occurring in older people wherein there is dry skin and localized scaling caused by excessive exposure to the sun

malignant tumor of squamous epithelial tissue

streaks or lines on the breasts, thighs, abdomen, or buttocks caused by obeseity or pregnancy

below the skin

below the nail

tight, firm

basucal lesion formed by dilation of group of small blood vessels that may appear as a birthmark

inability to distinguish between the sensations of heat and cold

contagious skin diseases in humans and domesticl animals, ringworm

fungal condition of the hair

open lesion or sore of the epidermis or mucous membrane

contagious viral disease characterized by fever, headache, and crop of red spots...chickenpox

skin condtion characterized by milk-white patches surrounded by areas of normal pigmentation

skin lesion with a rough papillomatous surface (verruca)

injury to soft tissue caused by trauma

yellowness of the skin

yellow tumor

dry skin

abnormal dryness of skin, mucous membranes, or the conjunctiva

cystic fibrosis

decubitus

history

incision and drainage

professional corporation

Purified protein derivative

skin graft

staphylococcus

streptococcus

topical immunomodulators

ultraviolet

substances that are generally oily in nature. EX: desitin- used for dry skin caused by aging, excessibe bathing, and psoriasis

agents that cause or promote loosening or horny (keratin) layers of skin EX: Duofilm, Keralyt, and Compound W

agents that inhibit the conduction of nerve impules from sensory nerves and thereby reduce pain and discomfort EX: Solarcaine and Xylocaine

agents that acts to prevent the action of histamin. EX: diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

agents that prevent or relieve itching EX: Topical-PBZ(triplelennamine HCl); Oral-Benadryl and Atarax(hydroxyzine HCl)

agents that destroy or sop the growth of microorganisms. EX: Neosporin, Polysporin, and Mycitracin

agents that destroy or inhibit the growth of fungi and yeast. EX: Equante antifungal cream(clotrimazole) and Lamisil(terbinafine)

agents that combat specific viral diseases. EX: Zovirax(herpes)...etc...

perfomed to identify the presence of teh Tubercle bacilli

placement of a suspected allergen in the uppermost layers of teh epidermis

perfomed on sweat to determine the level or chloride concentration of the skin.

microscopic examination of a small piece of tissue that has been surgically scraped from a pustule.

performed on wound exudate to dermine the presence of microorganisms and to identigy the specific type.

obtaining of a small piece of living tissue for mictoscopic examination

blood test to determine the rate at which red blood cell settle in a long, narrow tube.

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aden/o

albin/o

carcin/o

ang/i

cellul/o

caus/o

cutane/o

follicul/o

erythr/o

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icter/o

kel/o

kerat/o

melan/o

myc/o

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pedicul/o

plak/o

prurit/o

rhytid/o

scler/o

trich/o

vuls/o

xanth/o

xer/o

innermost epidermal layer responsible for regeneration of the epidermis

spiny layer. stem cell divides, one of the daughter cells is pushed into this layer

has large amounts of keratin.

present in thick skin of the palms and soles

outermost, horny layer, dead cells

produce ridges tht are fingerprints

function of skin

The dermis is what kind of tissue

agents used to relieve selling, tenderness, redness, and pain of inflammation EX: Sterapred (prednisone)

agents that prevent or inhibit the growth of pathogens EX: Isoprophy alcohol and Zephrian (benzalkonium chloride)