Pigment disorders
Abnormal colorations of the skin that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders. is called what?
What is Dyschromias
Define Hypertrophy
Abnormal growth of the skin.
Technical term for pink eye
What is Conjunctivitis
What is skin that often appears milky white.
What is Vitiligo
Darker than normal pigmentation, appearing as dark splotches.
What is Hyperpigmentation
Define what tan is.
Change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light.
What is the outgrowth of the skin.
What is a Skin tag
Inflammatory condition of the skin.
What is Dermatitis
Technical term for birthmark
What is Nevus
Contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions; usually caused by a staphylococcus bacteria. Is called what
What is Impetigo
Abnormal brown-colored or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and/or irregular shape. Is called what?
What is a Stain
Small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black. What is this pigment condition called?
What is mole
Define Eczema
scaling, and sometimes severe itching.
What is Leukoderma
Skin disorder characterized by light
Define Dyschromias
What is the absence of melanin called.
What is Albinism
What is a callus caused by continued repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin.
What is a keratoma.
What is a fever blister or cold sore called.
What is Herpes simplex I
what is Chloasma also known for
Also known as mask of pregnancy
Technical term for freckles
What is Lentigines
What is also known as a wart.
What is verruca.
Define Psoriasis
Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales.
What is Hypopigmentation