Burns
Type of burn that effects the epidermis
What is First Degree
The top layer of skin
What is Epidermis
A fungal infection characterized by cracked, flaky skin between the toes or sides of the feet is:
What is Tinea Pedis
The fibrous, water repellant protein that is the primary component of the epidermis and is also found in the hair and nails is called:
What is Keratin
Large reddish or purple birthmark, discoloration will not resolve without treatment.
What is Port-Wine Stain
Type of burn that effects the epidermis and dermis
What is Second Degree Burn
The middle layer of skin
What is Dermis
This occurs when pressure restricts blood flow to one or more areas of the body for an extended period of time.
What is Decubitus Ulcer
“Goosebumps” occur due to:
What is Arrector Pili
Fluid-filled sac under the skin.
What is Cyst
What type of burn effects all layers of the skin
What is Third Degree Burn
The bottom layer of skin
What is hypodermis
A highly contagious bacterial infection common in elementary school children characterized by pustules that rupture and become crusted is:
What is Impetigo
What secrete sebums that lubricates the skin and discourages growth of bacteria on the skin?
What is Sebaceous Glands
Genetic disorder characterized by deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin and hair.
What is Albinism
What results from a second degree burn
What is blisters
Layer of dermis that is pushed up and "shed" for new skin
What is Stratum Corneum
A type of rapidly growing cancer that appears on the epidermis as a scaly sore that will not heal is:
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma
What layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?
Dermis
Formation of a raised and thickened scar that extends beyond the original boundaries.
Keloid
What is required to repair a third degree burn?
What is a skin graft
The 5 layers of the dermis
What is
1. Corneum
2. Lucidum
3. Granulosum
4. Spinosum
5. Basale
The virus that causes verrucae is:
HPV- Human Papilloma Virus
The epidermis is made up of:
What is Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Very small, pin-point hemorrhages usually caused by high fevers.
What is Petechiae