Disorders of the Skin

Layers of skin

100

Outer layer of the epidermis, consist of scale-like cells that are continually shed and replaced by cells coming to the surface from underlying layers

Stratum Corneum

200

Deepest layer of the epidermis; reproductive layer, responsible for growth of the epidermis

Stratum germinatum

300

Cells that are almost dead and are pushed to the surface to replace cells that are shed from the stratum corneum; Cells that look like distinct granules

Stratum Granulosum

400

Lies beneath the stratum corneum and consist of small transparent cells

Stratum Lucidum

500

Part of the germinativum, sub-layer that lies above the basal strata and beneath the stratum granulosum

Stratum Spinosum

Lesions

100

Inflamed pimple containing pus

Pustule

200

Accumulation of dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while healing

Crust or Scab

300

Itchy, swollen lesion that last a few hours

Vesicle

400

Crack in the skin that penetrates into the dermis

Fissure

500

Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

Keloid

Pigmentation

100

Change in skin pigmentation due to exposure to the sun or ultraviolet rays

Tan

200

Birthmark; small or large abnormal pigmentation

Nevus

300

Technical term for freckles; small yellow to brown colored spots on skin

Lentigines

400

Abnormal brown or wine colored discoloration of unknown cause; circular or irregular shape

Stain

500

Abnormal white patches; caused by burns or congenital pigmentation defects

Leukoderma

Inflamations

100

Inflammatory skin disease; acute or chronic; dry or moist lesions

Eczema

200

Recurring viral infection; produces fever blisters and cold sores

Herpes Simplex

300

Inflammatory skin disease; red patches covered with coarse, scales

Psoriasis Chronic

400

Small, red papule, followed by formation of a pustule, vesicle, and hard swelling; itching and burning; Contagious; spread through dirty brushes and shaves

Anthrax

500

Eruptive skin infection resulting from occasional or frequent contact with chemicals or tints

Dermatitis Venenata

Glands

100

Small, benign, whiteish bumps that occur when dead skin is trapped in the surface of the skin

Milia

200

Foul smelling perspiration

Bromhidrosis

300

Dry, scaly skin, absolute or partial deficiency of sebum

Asteatosis

400

Cyst or fatty tumor filled with sebum

Steatoma

500

Excessive perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness

Hyperhidrosis