Conditions & Abnormalities
Another name for Melasma
Hyperpigmintation
Common name for the contagious and infectious TINEA CORPORIS
What is Ringworm
Term used to describe any mark, wound, or abnormality to skin
what is a lesion
This causes fever blisters and cold sores
what is herpes simplex 1
When tissue hardens to heal an injury
What is a scar
Term for a flat spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle
What is a Macule
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
what is acne
Another name for a Nevus
What is a birthmark
Most severe type of skin cancer
what is malignant melanoma
a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
keloid
Term for pigmented nevus
what is a mole
Lack of Pigment
Hypopigmentation
Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
what is a stematoma
Least severe type of skin cancer
What is basal cell caricinoma
small bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue or infections
what are nodules
small, benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps
what is a skintag
Inflammatory, Painful itching disease of the skin
Eczema
Characteristics of primary lesions
What is flat, nonpalpable change sin skin color
What does recognizing a potentially contagious skin disorder do?
What is stop the spread of infection
large blister containing watery fluid that is larger than a vesicle
What is a Bulla
Condition characterized by redness and dilation of blood vessels
What is rosacea
Physician that specializes in treating skin disorders and diseases
what is a dermatologist
Most common cancer diagnosis for men over age 50
What is skin cancer
Meaning of the ABCDE cancer checklist
asymmetrical, borders, color, diameter, and evolve
term for an abnormal cell mass that results from excessive cell multiplication and varies in size, shape, and color
What is a tumor