Diseases & Disorders 1
Skin lacks pigment due to decrease of melanocytes
What is Hypopigmentation?
Shedding dead cells of uppermost layer of epidermis
what is Scales?
dried masses that are remains of ozing sore
What is crust?
cogential failure of skin to produce mealanin
What is Albinism?
cracks in skin occurs when skin lose flexibility due to wind,cold, water
What is Fissure?
flat or raised pigment abnormality that can be present at birth or appear later in life
What is Nevus?
mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis; scratches to the surface of skin
What is Excoriation?
small elevated growth of skin
What is Skin Tags?
may look like stain on body and is generally a flat, reddish purple mark
What is birthmark?
rough hardened patch of skin found on palms of hands and sole of feet
what is callus?
open lesions visible on surface of skin that may result in loss of portions of the dermal layer and has pus
What is ulcers?
small skin colored brown pigmented spot that may be raised and is symmetrical
What is Mole?
Fluid filled elevation in skin caused by localized accumulations of fluid or blood
What is Vesicles?
formations resulting from lesion; which extend into dermal layer or deeper part of healing process
What is Scars?
patch of flat red skin discoloration color changes with age to a darker red or purple and can thicken, forming small lumps.
What is Port Wine Stain?
skin classification that identifies common skin condition that involve overgrown or excess skin
What is hypertrophy?
hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of melanocytes
What is melanoderma?
known as melasma; pigment abnormality that appears as dark brownish patches occuring in one place
appears as disease; progresses into later stages of development
Keratoma; thickening of epidermis to protect hands and feet from friction or pressure. causes skin to develop corns or callus.
What is Hyperkeratosis?