Lesions thru the Skin
Flesh irregularly torn; cut or tear into skin
What is a Laceration
pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury
What is a lesion
is a closed pocket containing pus caused by bacteria
What is an abscess
an injury to underlying tissues w/o breaking the skin;aka bruise
What is a contusion
Epidermis
Superficial layer that is very thin
an injury where superficial layers of skin are scraped
What is an abrasion?
aka scab;a collection of serum and debris
What is a crust
aka pimple
What is a pustule
small pinpoint hemorrhages that less than 2mm in diameter
What is petechiae?
Called the "true" skin
What is the dermis
Layers of skin that are completely torn off or a little flap remains.
What is an avulsion
discolored flat spot aka freckle
What is a macule
fluid filled sac
What is a vessicle
a genetic condition characterized b a deficiency or absence of pigment in skin, hair and nails
What is albinism?
What layer holds the skin to muscle;also called the hypodermis
subcutaneous
an open ulcerated wound caused by prolonged pressure on an area
What is a pressure sore?
small red raised lesion
What is a papule
an abnormal sac containing pus, fluid or semisolid material
What is a cyst
Inflammation and redness of skin due to allergies or irritants
What is dermatitis
Medical term for sweat glands
What is sudoriferous glands
a deep hole made by a sharp object such as a rusty nail
What is a puncture wound
aka warts
What is a verruca
a large blister
What is a bulla
also known as baldness
What is alopecia
This gland secretes oil
What is the sebaceous gland