Skin Disorders
A viarl Infection of the skin that causes growths on the suface
What is Warts
10. A flat spot on the skin, such as a freckle, is called a
Waht is a Macule
Yellowing of the skin is called
What is Jaundice
The name of the oil gland is?
What is the sebacous gland
A pressure ulcer that extends down into muscle and bone is Stage
What is Stage 4
A highly contagious fungal infection of the skin or scalp that appears as circular patches with a clear
center is
What is RingWorm
A pus-filled sac on the skin is a
What is a Pustule
Blueish discoloration of the skin is called?
What is Cyanosis
A fluid filled sac on the skin, such as a blister?
What is a Vesicle
A red area on the skin that does not go away with repositioning is what stage
What is Stage 1
A chronic, non-contagious skin disease with periods of exacerbation and remission, characterized
by thick scaly white patches, is
What is psoriasis
Itchy, elevated areas with an irregular shape are called
What are Wheals
What is a red color of the skin called?
What is errythema
Name 3 functions of the skin
What is :
Excretion, Absorption, Protection, Temp Regulation, Skin receptors,
A would that will take 2 weeks to 6 months to heal is called
What is chronic
A highly contagious skin disorder caused by bacteria such as staph or strep, common in children, is
What is Impetigo
13. Areas of dried pus and blood, such as a scab, are called
What are Crusts
Absence of color pigment is called?
What is Albino
Baldness is called?
Alopecia
A pressure ulcer with a blister or abrasion is what stage?
What is Stage 2
The most dangerous type of skin cancer is
A deep loss of skin surface that may extend into the dermis is called a
What is an Ulcer
What is the cause of Cyanosis, Jaundice, and Errythema
What is decreased 02, Liver Problems, and fever, hot, rosacea
Inflammation of the sebacous gland
What is Acne
What is the removal of necrotic tissue called?
What is Debridement