TERMS 1
a break or rip in the skin (epidermis only)
skin tear
an open wound with clean, straight edges
incision
contains melanin an is the outer layer of the skin
epidermis
localized skin injury over a bony prominence
pressure ulcer
fungal infection that develops on the epidermis that causes itchy red circular rash
ringworm
a shallow or deep crater - like a sore of the skin
ulcer
an open wound with torn tissue and jagged edges
laceration
hair
bacterial skin infection often found on the legs that appears swollen, red and spreads quickly
cellulitis
skin reaction of reddish colored blotches and itching as a result of allergen exposure
hives
a break in the skin or mucous membrane
wound
when skin sticks to the surface while muscles slide in the direction of the body
shearing
made up of connective tissue, has blood vessels, nerves, glands and is the inner layer of the skin
dermis
infestation caused by the human itch mite
scabies
blood sucking parasite that lives on the hair shaft
lice
reddened area or eruption of the skin
rash
a closed wound caused by a blow to the body, a bruise
contusion
protects the tips of the fingers and toes and helps pick up small objects
nails
parasite that is blood sucking, reddish-brown in color and leaves painless bites that itch
fungal infection on the skin that causes a rash, patches that ooze clear fluid, and cottage cheese discharge
yeast infection
partial thickness wound caused by scraping away or rubbing of the skin
abrasion
collection of blood in one area, pool of clotted blood under the skin that looks like a bruise
hematoma
contains adipose and connective tissue and is the bottom layer of the skin
subcutaneous
yeast infection of the mouth
thrush
unilateral rash caused by the herpes zoster virus that causes chicken pox
shingles