Vocab
Fibrous Protein that gives the kin form and strength
Collagen
Collagen Fibers are interwoven with a protein
Elastin
Congenital leukoderma
Albinism
tech term for a wart
verruca
Large Blister containing watery fluid.
Bulla
Outer most layer of the skin
Epidermis
This registers basic sensations (Touch, pain, heat, cold, and pressure)
Nerve ending
Small or large malformation of skin due to abnormal pigmentation / birthmark
Nevus
athletes foot or ringworm of feet
Tinea Pedi
Small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid.
Papule
Spiny layer just above the basal cell layer.
Stratum Spinosum
deepest layer of the dermis and supplies skin with oxygen and nutrients.
Reticular layer
prickly heat: acute inflammation disorder of the sweat glands. eruption of small red vesicles.
Miliaria rubra
highly contagious viral infection that causes blister like clusters on skin around mouth, nose, or genital area.
herpes simplex
Abnormal Mass varying in size, shape, and color.
Tumor
Dilation of surface blood vessels
Telangiectasias
True skin or...
Dermis
Ringworm of the hand
Tinea Manus
Ringworm of hand
Tinea Manus
Small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis.
Vesicle
Also known as a callus caused by friction
Keratoma
Helps protect sensitive cells against excessive uv exposure.
Melanin
Increaded pigmentation on skin or dark spots that are not elevated.
Chloasma
Abnormally developed sac containing fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin
cyst
Itchy swollen lesion that can be caused by a blow, scratch, bite, of an insect.
Wheal