A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue.
Keloid
100
Technical term for Freckles
Lentigines
100
List the 3 types of cancers that effect the skin
Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Malignant Melanoma
100
Nerve fivers that react to heat, cold, touch, pressure and pain are the:
Sensory nerve fibers
100
The hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle, forming an obstruction that clogs follicles and exacerbates inflammatory acne lesions such as papules and pustules
Retention hyperkeratosis
200
Benign Keratin filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening. They resemble a sesame seed.
Milia
200
Light abnormal patches in the skin caused by a burn or congenial disease that destroys pigment producing cells.
Leukoderma
200
What do the ABCs of the cancer check list stand for?
A = Asymmetry
B = Border
C = Color
D = Diameter
E = Evolving
200
Nerve fibers which are distributed to the arrestor pili muscles attached to hair follicles are the:
Motor nerve fibers
200
A thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes. An example is abnormal or excessive dandruff.
scale
300
Skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands often characterized by inflammation, dryness or oily scaling or crust and/or itchiness.
seborrheic dermatitis
300
Hereditary condition that causes hyperpigmented spots and splotches on the skin, may be related to a thyroid condition.
Vitiligo
300
List 6 factors that contribute to skin aging.
Sun, Environment, Heath Habits, General Lifestyle, Genetics, and Gravity
300
Nerve fibers that are distributed to the sweat and oil glands of the skin and regulate the excretion of perspiration and control the flow of sebum to the skin surface are the:
Secretory Nerve Fibers
300
Also known as liver spots; condition characterized by hyper pigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated
Chloasma
400
Contagious bacterial infection characterized by weeping lesions
Impetigo
400
Acquired superficial round, thickened patch of epidermis due to pressure or friction on hands and feet. And What is it called if it grows inward?
Callus, It is a Corn if it grows inward
400
What is the scientific term for acne bacteria?
Propionibacterium Acnes
400
Nerve endings are most abundant in the:
Fingertips
400
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.
Excoriation
500
Match the disorder to it's definition:
1) Anhidrosis 2) Bromidrosis or Osmidrosis 3) Hyperhidrosis 4)Miliaria Rubra or Prickly Heat
a)An acute Inflammatory disorder characterized by an eruption of small red vesicles and accompanied by burning and itching caused by exposure to excessive heat. b) Foul smelling perspiration c) lack of perspiration, often a result of fever d)Excessive perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness
1) c 2) b 3) d 4) a
500
Caused by a virus and is infectious. It can spread from one location to another particularly along a scratch in the skin.
Verruca or Wart
500
What is UVA rays? UVB rays?
UVA is aging rays that are deep penetrating
UVB is burning rays that affect the melanocytes
500
Which layer of the skin is the nerve endings housed?
Papillary Layer
500
Abnormal colorations of the skin that accompany many skin disorders and systemic disorders