Diseases & Conditions
This is the localized collection of pus as a result of infection
abscess
The condition of unnatural paleness or absence of skin color
pallor
This is any test in which a suspected allergen is applied or injected into the skin to determine the sensitivity
allergy skin test
This medication helps treat fungal infections such as athletes foot and ringworm
antifungals
Bx stands for
biopsy
This is a partial or complete loss of hair from normal aging or endocrine issues
alopecia
Head lice
pediculosis
The type of allergen test that identifies allergy sensitivity by injecting the allergen into the skin subcutaneously.
intradermal
This kills insects such as mites and pediculosis
antiparasitics
FS stands for
frozen section
This is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin causing lesions and blackheads
acne
The condition of being infected by itch mite
scabies
The ultra-thin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate examination
Frozen section
This is a topically applied agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria to prevent infections
antiseptics
I&D stands for
incision and drainage
This is the discoloration of the skin as a result of trauma or injury
ecchymosis
These are epidermal growths known as warts
Verruca
This is the dermal transplant from a foreign donor to a human donor
xenograft
This medication decreases inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune system's inflammatory response
corticosteroids
IV stands for
intravenous
This a bacterial infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
impetigo
This condition is characterized by localized patches
vitiligo
This is the process of removing necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents
Debridement
This agent destroys and softens the outer layer of the skin so that it is sloughed off or shed
kerolytics
BCC stands for
basal cell carcinoma