Diseases & Disorders 1
Condition that is frequent and habitual, constantly reoccurring and long lasting
What is Chronic?
Buildup of cells
refers to conditions that are brief and severe
What is Acute?
objective symptom characterized by redness, pain, and swelling
What is Inflammation?
small elevation of skin, similar to vesicles in size and shape but contains pus
What is Pustules?
sensitivity that may develop from contact with a normally harmless substance
disease influenced by the weather
What is seasonal disorder?
Substance or ingredient that causes abnormal responses by your body's immune system
What is Allergen?
large vesicles that contains clear watery fluid; friction blister and 2nd degree burns are examples.
What is Bulla?
solid masses in skin; generally have rounded shape
Tumors
flat discoloration on skins surface; light brown or red
What is Macules?
symptoms that can be seen
What is Objective Symptoms?
type of macule that is larger/ darker than a freckle
What is lentigo?
Changes in structure of skin during early stages of change and development
What is primary skin lesions?
signs of disorder or disease that is felt but not visible
What is Subjective symptoms?
Abnormal changes n structure of an organ of tissue that appears on skin
What is lesion?
solid formation of skin, caused by insect bite or allergic reaction
What is Wheals?
Abnormal membrane sac containing a gaseous liquid or semi solid substance
What is Cyst?
hardened red elevation of skin; no liquid is present
What is Papule?
Health condition created or influenced by work enviroment
What is Occupational Disorder?