PRIMARY LESIONS
Thia lesion is fillled with clear fluid and looks like a blister.
What is a vesicle?
Dead cells tht form over a wound or blemish while healing.What is a crust?
What is a crust?
The study of the structures of the body.
Waht is anatomy?
The study of of skin, its structure, functions, diseases, disorders, and treatment.
What is dermatology?
Known as a blackhead, a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum.
What is an open comedo?
A flat spot on the skin with a change in color like a freckle.
What is a macule?
A large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle.
What is a bulla?
Tthe study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the muscular system.
What is myology?
The body's largest organ.
What is the skin?
Foul smelling perspiration.
What is bromhidrosis?
A raised lesion that is inflamed with a white or yellow center containing pus.
What is a pustule?
A raised scar that grows larger that the original wound.
What is a keloid?
The study of the functions of the structures of the body.
Wha tis physiology?
Protects us from the destructive effects of the sun and gives us our color.
What is melanin?
A recurring viral infection that often shows up as a fever blister.
What is herpes simplex 3?
A large, solod, raised lesion that can be deeper in the skin and felt on the surface.
What is a nodule?
Open skin lesion or mucous membrane of the body; accompanied by a loss of skin depth,
What is an ulcer?
Specialized tissues performing specific functions.
What are organs?
Fiber that gives the skin its form and strength.
What is collagen?
A generalized term for any inflmmatory skin condition.
What is dermatitis?
A solid, raised lesion that is small and commonly seen with acne.
what is a papule?
A skin sore or abrasion [roduced by scratiching or scraping.
What is an excoriation?
The process od cell reproduction that occurs when the cell divides into 2 identical daughter cells.
What is mitosis?
The gland that excretes sweat to cool off the body.
What is the sudoriferous sweat gland?
Lack of pigment.
What is hypopigmentation/