Skin Diseases and Disorders
A physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin is called
Dermatologist
What is an example of a freckle?
Macule
Benign, keratin filled cysts
Millia
What is Dermatitis?
An inflammatory condition of the skin
A darker than normal skin pigmentation is known as
Hyperpigmentation
_____ is a mark on the skin which indicates an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs.
A lesion
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping is known as:
Excoriation
A skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands
Acne
What are the factors of skin aging?
Smoking, overuse of alcohol, poor nutrition, etc...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects_____ in their childbearing years
1 in 20 women
What are the 3 types of lesions?
Primary, secondary and tertiary
Where is psoriasis usually found
In patches on the scalp, elbow, knees, chest, and lowers back
White, brown, or salmon colored flaky patches from the yeast of the skin
Tinea Vesicolor
A malformation of skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries is known as
Nevus
A keratoma that grows inward is a
Corn
_____ is a spot or discoloration on the skin.
Macule
Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pastules
Grade 3 Acne
Deficiency in perspiration is known as
Anhidrosis
What is the main cause of skin cancer?
Sun exposure
vascular lesions are a condition of the
Circulatory System
What is a bulla?
A large blister containing watery fluid
A ______ is a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum
Comedo
Conjunctivitis is also know as
Pink eye
What is the least common form of skin cancer?
Malignant melanoma
Sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
Steatoma