Skin Terms & Structures
This pale, half-moon-shaped area at the base of the nail is called the _____.
What is the lunula?
This term describes a bruise caused by bleeding under the skin.
What is ecchymosis?
This condition causes raised, red, itchy welts known as hives.
What is urticaria?
This term means baldness or hair loss.
What is alopecia?
This skin condition causes widespread red, itchy, inflamed skin.
What is eczema?
This protein helps waterproof the skin and provides protection.
What is keratin?
This is a torn, jagged wound or accidental cut.
What is a laceration?
This skin infection is caused by itch mites and causes intense itching.
What is scabies?
This condition is associated with excessive sweating.
What is diaphoresis?
This condition involves small cracks or splits in the skin.
What is a fissure?
This flat, discolored spot on the skin, such as a freckle, is called a _____.
What is a macule?
This condition involves swelling caused by clotted blood collecting in tissue.
What is a hematoma?
This disorder causes red papules covered with silvery scales on areas such as elbows, knees, and scalp.
What is psoriasis?
This benign fatty tumor found under the skin is called a _____.
What is a lipoma?
This term refers to a scrape caused by rubbing away the surface layer of skin.
What is an abrasion?
This small blister containing fluid is called a _____.
What is a vesicle?
This open lesion causes tissue loss around the edges of the skin or mucous membrane.
What is an ulcer?
This highly contagious bacterial infection causes pustules that become crusted and rupture.
What is impetigo?
This term describes a pimple containing pus.
What is a pustule?
This condition involves chronic inflammation and redness of the face, often involving the cheeks and nose.
What is rosacea?
This abnormal sac containing fluid, gas, or semisolid material is called a _____.
What is a cyst?
This condition involves tissue death, usually caused by loss of circulation.
What is gangrene?
This skin reaction occurs after contact with irritants such as latex gloves or cleaning chemicals.
What is contact dermatitis?
This lesion is a small, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin.
What is petechiae?
This severe infection involves inflammation of connective tissue and may destroy tissue rapidly.
What is necrotizing fasciitis?