The inner layer of the skin. Also known as "True Skin"
What is Dermis
100
These symptoms can be observed like pimples or boils
What is Objective Symptoms
100
This lesion is characterized by flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color, such as macule
What is Primary Lesion
100
The lack of prespiration is this
What is Anihidrosis
100
A change in pigmentation of the skin caused by exposure to UV rays from the sun or tanning booth
What is Tan
200
Also known as the "basal layer" This is the deepest layer of the Epidermis
What is Stratum Germinativum
200
An inflammatory Disease that may be acute or chronic and is accompained by dry or moist lesions with burning and itching
What is Eczema
200
A large blister containing watery fluid, similar to a vesicle
What is Bulla
200
Small white masses on the Epidermis. Also known as "Whiteheads"
What is Milia
200
The abscence of melanin pigments in the body. Hair is silky white and skin is pinkish-white
What is Albanism
300
This layer of the Dermis contains papillae and nerve ednings.
What is Papillary Layer
300
A skin inflammation caused by exposure to poison Ivy
What is Ivy Dermatitis
300
Itchy swollen lesion like hives or insect bites
What is Wheal
300
A condition of dry, scaly skin, characterized by absolute partial deficiency of Sebum. It can be a result of Old Age like the woman on the powerpoint slide
What is Asteatosis
300
This is caused by increased deposits of pigment in the skin and is often called "liver spots"
What is Chloasma
400
This is a layer of fat found below the Dermis that sometimes is regarded as part of the Dermis.
What is Subcutaneous Tissue or Adipose Tissue
400
This is known as a "City Persons Cancer"
What is Malignant Melanoma
400
A slightly raised markd formed after an injury also known as a SCAR
What is Cicatrix
400
Also known as Prickly Heat, this acute disorder is characterized by the eruption of small, red vesicles, accompained by burning and itching of the skin
What is Miliaria Rubra
400
Small yellowish-to-brown colored spots appearing on the skin when exposed to sunlight and air. Often called FRECKLES
What is Lentigines
500
This layer is sometimes called the "prickle cell layer" and is often considered part of the Stratum Germinativum
What is Stratum Spinosum
500
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, suchas coming in contact with certain chemicals or tints.
What is Occupational Disease
500
A skin sore produced by scratching or scraping. The skin becomes raw due to loss of superpficial skin
What is Excoriation
500
Sometimes called a "Wen" it is a sebacous cyst or fatty tumor that is filled with SEBUM
What is Steatoma
500
Small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dialated capillaries. Also known as BIRTHMARK