Ch.4 Prefixes
Epidermis
Medical term for inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
Specialist who studies and treats disorders of the skin
Dermatologist
Condition of the skin characterized by erythema (redness) and sometimes pruritus (itching)
Eczema
UV
Ultraviolet
Medical Term for under the skin
Subcutaneous
Medical term black tumor on the skin
Melanoma
Skin condition featuring pus
Pyoderma
Chronic overgrowth (hyperplasia) of the epidermis, producing large, erythematous (red) plaques with silvery scales
Psoriasis
BSA
Body Surface Area
Medical term for within the skin
Intradermal
Medical term for abnormal condition of nail fungus
Onychomycosis
Medical term for surgical removal of wrinkles
Rhytidectomy
Condition of the skin characterized by the formation of bull (blisters) in the skin and mucous membranes caused by a separation of epidermal cells from underlying layers
Pemphigus
FTSG
Full Thickness Skin Graft
Medical term for across the skin
Transdermal
Abnormal condition characterized by an absence of sweat
Anhidrosis
Chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease of connective tissue characterized by rough, erythematous papule that are worsened by exposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight
Lupus Erythematosus
PUVA
Psoralen Ultraviolet A
Medical term for infection around the nail
Paronychia
Medical term for excessive discharge of sebum/oil
Seborrhea
Medical term for treatment using extreme cold to destroy abnormal skin tissue
Cryotherapy
Skin condition commonly associated with AIDS that appears as distinct brownish areas on the legs that become raised and firm as a melanoma (tumor) progresses
Kaposi sarcoma
SCLE
Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus