Types of Cells
Produce a natural pigmentented color
Melanocytes
classification of medication that treats a fungal infection
antifungal
burns that have blistered are filled with what type of fluid
serous
jaundice is caused by a build of of
bilirubin
Action of vessels when the weather is cool
Constrict
Autoimmune disorder that causes damage to all organs and characterized by the butterfly rash
lupus
medical term for the body's natural way to cool itself off and return to normal body temperature
hidrosis
Cells that make up hair, nails and the epidermis
keratinocytes
classification of medication that treats a bacterial infection
abx
Degree of burn where the bones and muscles are exposed due to a severe burn
fourth
adipocytes, that are encased in a cyst-like enclosure, but typically not cancerous
lipoma
this muscle causes the hair to raise and the body to trap heat when cold
arrector pili
loss of hair related to medications, stress, or genetics
alopecia
eponychium
Found in the epidermis-ingests microorganisms and protects the body illness
Langerhan cells
classification of medication that treats parasitic infections
antiparasitic
What type of wound is caused from friction of tissue and bone that causes tissue internal damage but leaves the skin still intact.
DTI (deep tissue injury)
the term meaning to bite ones nails
onychophagia
Action of vessels when the body needs to release heat and cool
dilate
fungal infection caused by tight fitting shoes and sweaty feet
tinea pedis
abnormal growth of cells in the epidermis by pigment producing cells
melanoma
Fast adapting and deep pressure sensory cells
Pacinian
classification of medication that treats pain or inhibits pain
anesthetic
Wound stage when the base of the wound is not visible an covered with necrotic tissue
unstageable
blue/gray coloring related to lack of oxgenation
cyanosis
receiving skin from an animal
xenograft
disease process characterized by hives and pruritus
urticaria
Layer of epidermis that is clear and found in the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet
stratum luciderm
Fast adapting, soft touch sensory receptors
Meissner
classification of medication that treats itchiness
antipruritic
Burn that leaves a charred white or black coloring to the skin
third
Large purple spots on the skin
Purpura
glands that produce a slow evaporating sweat
apocrine
Increase in testosterone levels that cause increased growth of hair on a woman's facial area
hirsutism
Hair follicles are found in what layer of skin
dermis