Skin Lesions
What term refers to structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury?
What is Lesions.
An open lesion with pus is on your clients arm. You recognize the deep erosion as a ___?
What is A Ulcer.
Raised, inflamed, papule with white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion.
What is Pustule.
Small brownish spot on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black.
What is A Mole.
Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder of the ____?
What is Sebaceous Glands.
A closed, abnormally, developed sac containing pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin.
What is A Cyst.
Severely chapped skin is also known as ___?
What is Fissures.
An itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by a blow, scratch, or bite of an insect.
What is Wheal.
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer, which often appears as light, pearly nodules.
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma.
Grade _ acne is red and inflamed; many comedones, papules, and pustules.
What is Grade III Acne.
An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color.
What is A Tumor.
You examine your clients face, they tell you that they tend to pick at their acne. You tell them that this could lead to the formation of ____?
What is Crust.
A solid bump larger than 0.4 inches that can be easily felt.
What is a Nodule.
More serious than basal cell carcinoma; characterized by scaly, red or pink papules or nodules.
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Grade _ acne have many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules.
What is Grade II Acne.
Thick scars resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue are ___?
What is Keloids.
Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes.
What is Scale.
Flat spot or discoloration on the skin.
What is Macule.
Most serious form of skin cancer as it can spread quickly. Black or dark patches on the skin, usually uneven in texture.
What is Malignant Melanoma.
Clogged follicles are caused by many factors: excess oil, retention hyperkeratosis and ___?
What is Sebaceous Filaments.
What is crust an accumulation of?
What is Sebum and Pus.
Skin sore or abrasion by scratching or scraping.
What is Excoriation.
Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle.
What is A Bulla.
People with ___ skin are more susceptible to skin cancer.
What is Light.
Where are sebaceous filaments often found?
What is On The Nose.