Skin Disorders
an infestation with the itch mite
What is scabies?
also known as an earache
What is otalgia?
a torn or jagged wound, or an accidental cut wound
What is a laceration?
The half-moon-shaped white region at the nail root
What is the lunula?
chemical that causes the signs of an allergic response when it is released in response to allergens
What is histamine?
overproduction of sebum
What is seborrhea?
the simultaneous inward movement of the eyes toward each other
What is convergence?
also known as a skin graft
What is dermatoplasty?
type of tissue forms the upper layer of the epidermis
What is squamous epithelial tissue?
a flat vascular birthmark made up of dilated blood vessels
What is a port-wine stain?
a fungal infection of a nail
What is onychomycosis?
term describing bleeding between the conjunctiva and the sclera
What is subconjunctival hemorrhage?
tissue death that is usually associated with a loss of circulation
What is gangrene?
also known as a mole
What is a nevus?
an open lesion of skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss around the edges
What is an ulcer?
widespread rash in children
What is exanthem?
a progressive degeneration of the retina that affects night and peripheral vision
What is Retinitis pigmentosa?
burn involving blisters and damage to the dermis and epidermis
What is a second degree burn?
also known as a scab
What is a crust?
also known as onychitis
What is onychia?
spontaneous bruises 2 to 10 millimeters in diameter
What is purpura?
a chronic disorder in which the amount of fluid in the inner ear increases intermittently, producing attacks of vertigo, a fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus.
What is Ménière’s disease?
a superficial bacterial infection of the hair shafts in areas with extensive sweat glands
What is Trichomycosis axillaris?
A class of chemical compounds derived from vitamin A that are used in skin care
What are retinoids?
surgical technique in which tissue is destroyed using an electric spark
What is Electrodesiccation?