All mixed up
Substance that produces itching when released in response to allergies.
What is Histamine?
Skin condition that responds to laser treatment.
What is Rhinophyma?
Large blister more than 0.5 cm in diameter.
What is Bulla?
Autoimmune disorder that causes abnormal tissue thickening.
What is Scleroderma?
Tissue death associated with loss of circulation.
What is Gangrene?
Replacement of damaged skin with healthy tissue taken from a donor site on a patients body.
What is Dermatoplasty?
Removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination.
What is Biopsy?
Medical term for facelift.
What is Rhytidectomy?
Localized collection of pus.
What is an Abcess?
Skin cancer than can spread quickly to other body systems.
What is Squamous cell carcinoma?
Tissue layer directly below the epidermis.
What is the Dermis?
Narrow band of epidermis attached to the surface of the nail just in front of the root.
What is Cuticle?
Acute infection of connective tissue.
What is Cellulitis?
Involves damage to the epidermis, corium and subcutaneous layers.
What is Third degree burn?
Procedure used to treat spider veins.
What is Sclerotherapy?
Groove or cracklike break in the skin.
What is a fissure?
Flat persistent dark red birthmark.
What is a Port-wine Stain?
Flaking or dry patch made up of excess dead epidermal cells.
What are Scales?
Contagious superficial pyoderma caused by bacteria.
What is Impetigo?
Autoimmune disorder characterized by red scaly rash on face and upper trunk.
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Genetic condition causing absence of pigment in the skin, hair and iris's.
What is Albinism?
Excessive sweating.
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Commonly know as itching.
What is pruritus?
Term known as spoon nail.
What is Koilonychia?
Injury that does not break the skin.
What is a Contusion.