Vocabulary Words
The term for an abnormal growth or mark on the skin.
What is a lesion?
A lesion described as a freckle or flat mole.
What is a macule?
The dry, scaly condition often caused by lack of oil in the skin.
What is asteatosis?
A highly contagious skin infection appears as red sores that burst and form honey-colored crusts.
What is impetigo?
The name of the over production of sebum that causes oily skin.
What is seborrhea?
A condition that shows up as itchy, swollen, or inflamed skin
What is dermatitis?
A lesion described as a blister filled with clear fluid?
What is a vesicle?
The common skin disorder that involves red, flaky skin and silvery scales.
What psoriasis?
A fungal infection affects the feet and causes itching, peeling, and burning.
What is tines pedis (athletes foot)?
A skin type that is most prone to fine lines and premature aging.
What is dry skin?
Describes the thickening of the skin’s outer layer.
What is hyperkeratosis?
A lesion that is raised, solid, and extends deeper into the skin, like a tumor?
What is a nodule?
A condition that results in a loss of pigment, leaving white patches on the skin.
What is vitiligo?
A contagious condition causes lice or eggs to appear in the hair or on the body.
What is pediculosis?
The skin condition that causes visible broken capillaries, often triggered by extreme temperatures or alcohol.
What is couperose skin?
The term for a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.
What is a fissure?
The difference between a pustule and a papule.
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A pustule contains pus; a papule does not.
The condition that causes overproduction of pigment, leading to dark patches.
What is hyperpigmentation?
A skin condition causes pustules and is typically spread through direct contact or shared items.
What is bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)?
The chronic condition causes redness, papules and can be mistaken for acne, especially in adults.
What is rosacea?
A skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands, usually triggered by hormones or bacteria.
What is acne vulgaris?
A lesion that develops during the healing stage and results in thick, raised tissue.
What is a keloid?
The disorder caused by poor circulation, typically found on the lower legs, and may result in ulcers.
What is stasis dermatitis?
A contagious skin condition caused by mites burrowing under the skin leaving track-like lines?
What is scabies?
A skin condition is usually hormonal and sows up in areas like the chin, jaw, or cheeks.
What is hormonal acne?