My foot is turning green and rotting away. I think the tissue is dying as a result of loss of circulation. The doctor is probably going to diagnose me with this.
What is gangrene?
100
This is also called a mole.
What is a nevus?
100
Torn, jagged, accidental cut, all describe this kind of wound.
What is a laceration?
100
The destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells through the application of extreme cold.
What is cryosurgery?
100
Abnormal sac containing fluid, gas, or semisolid material.
What is a cyst?
200
This chemical, used by dermatologists, contain compounds derived from vitamin A that are used in skin care.
What are retinoids?
200
Flat vascular birthmark made up of dilated blood vessels.
What is a port-wine stain?
200
This degree burn involves blisters and damage to the dermis and epidermis.
What is Second Degree Burn?
200
The condition characterized by excessive sweatingin one area or over the whole body.
What is hyperhidrosis?
200
This term describes the half moon shaped structure at the nail root.
What is a lunula?
300
A doctor would diagnose this autoimmune disorder, that attacks the hair follicles, causing well-defined bald areas on the scalp, this.
What is Alopecia areata?
300
Also known as a pimple.
What is a pustule?
300
An abrasion involving use of a revolving wire brush or sandpaper.
What is dermabrasion?
300
Any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection.
What is pyoderma?
300
These cells are also known as fat cells.
What are lipocytes?
400
A strange case might lead a doctor to think that this is the problem, due to the patient's superficial bacterial infection of the hair shafts in areas with extensive sweat glands.
What is Trichomycosis axillaris?
400
This is also called a scab.
What is crust?
400
An open lesion of skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss around the edges.
What is an ulcer?
400
Type of tissue that forms the upper layer of the epidermis.
What is squamous epithelial tissue?
400
This is a small raised, red lesion that is less than 1/2 cm in diameter.
What is a papule?
500
Dr. Nelson took one look at my feet and said my toenails had this, which is another word for onychitis.
What is onychia?
500
This is a benign skin growth that has a "waxy" or "pasted-on" look.
What is seborrheic keratosis?
500
This flesh-eating bacteria is not to be fooled with. It can destroy body tissue and even be fatal if not cured quickly.
What is necrotizing fasciitis?
500
Type of tissue that normally forms during the healing of a wound and eventually forms the scar.