Skin Structure
Skin Disorders
Skin Structure
Skin Disorders
Skin Disorders
100
Tiny grains of pigment (coloring matter) deposited in the basal cell layer of the epidermis and pipillary layers of the dermis.
What is melanin?
100
Skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and Propionibacterium acnes bacteria.
What is acne?
100
Underlying or inner layer of the skin; also called the derma, corium, cutis or true skin.
What is the dermis?
100
Congenital leukoderma or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the hair, skin and eyes.
What is albinism?
100
Small brownish spot or blemish on the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries; commonly known as a birthmark.
What is a mole?
200
Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients;contains cells, vessels, glands, nerve endings and follicles.
What is the reticular layer?
200
Closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semifluid or morbid matter, above or below the skin.
What is a cyst?
200
The bottom, live layer of the epidermis where cell divides and begins the keratinization process.
What is the basal cell layer?
200
Inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions.
What is eczema?
200
Inflamed lesion containing pus.
What is pustule?
300
Dilation of the surface blood vessels.
What is telangiectasia?
300
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.
What is excoriation?
300
Small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure.
What are tactile corpuscles?
300
Itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours;caused by a blow, the bite of an insect, urticaria, or the sting of a nettle.
What is wheal?
300
Condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated.
What is chloasma?
400
Oil gland of the skin connected to hair follicles.
What are the sebaceious glands?
400
Deficiency in perspiration, often a result of fever or certain skin diseases.
What is anhidrosis?
400
Fiber protein that is the principal component of hair and nails.
What is keratin?
400
Spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle.
What is a macule?
400
Large blister containing a watery fluid;similar to a vesicle but larger.
What is bulla?
500
Deepest layer of the epidermis; is also known as the basal layer.
What is the stratum germinativum?
500
Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth.
What is an ulcer?
500
Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis.
What is the papillary layer?
500
Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet.
What is bromhidrosis?
500
Abnormal rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin; larger than a papule.
What is a tubercle?
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