colors
layers
appendeges
infections of the skin
misc
100
redness due to embarrassment, high blood pressure, or fever
erythema
100
top most superficial layer of the skin
epidermis
100
these glands release their secretions to skin surface by ducts
exocrine glands
100
small blisters that itch and sting, caused by herpes simplex virus
cold sores
100
this rule was suggested by the american cancer society to help people recognize when they are at risk for melanoma
ABCD rule
200
another name for bruising
hematoma
200
this houses pain and sensory receptors
dermis
200
are also known as oil glands
sebaceous glands
200
itching and redness that can be caused by poison ivy
contact dermatitis
200
this type of burn the epidermis is only damaged.
first degree burns
300
oxygen content of this determines extent of red coloring
hemoglobin
300
this is made up of mainly adipose tissue
subcutaneous
300
these glands are largely confined to the axillary and genital areas of the body
apocrine glands
300
chronic condition caused by overproductionof skin cells that appear dry, silvery scales that sometimes bleed.
psoriasis
300
this burn involves the epidermis and some of the dermis, usually is red, painful, and blistered
What is second degree burns
400
yellow color from liver disorder
jaundice
400
this consists of 3 layers-cuticle,cortex, and medulla
hair
400
inflammation if hair follicles and sebaceous glands, common on the neck, can be caused by staph aureus
boils or carbuncles
400
these type of ulcers are found in bedridden patients that are not turned regularly
decubitus ulcers.
500
orange-yellow pigmant from some vegetables
carotene
500
this layer is avascular and has no blood supply of its own
epidermis
500
these muscles contract when we are cold or frightened
arrector pili
500
caused by a highly contagious staphylococcus infection, and is common in school aged children.
impetigo
500
rule of nines for burn victims is divided into this many areas
eleven
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