Sebaceous Glands
What are Sebaceous Glands?
glands in the skin that secrete a fatty or oily substance called sebum
What are sudoriferous Glands?
glands that discharge sweat
_______ is an irregular growth of the skin.
a skin hypertrophy
a defense mechanism that occurs when something harmful or irritating affects a part of the body.
What are infectious skin diseases caused by?
bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites
______ is a non inflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.
comedo
______ is a deficiency in prespiration of the inability to sweat
Anhidrosis
what is a keratoma?
a callus; an acquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis
What is dematitis?
a generalized term for any inflammatory skin condition
what is another name for conjunctivitis?
Pinkeye
What is an open comedo?
blackhead; a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum
What is bromhidrosis?
a foul-smelling perspiration
skin tag
What are some common forms of dermatitis?
lesions such as eczema, vesicles, or papules
________ is an eye infection and may be caused by a bacterium or a virus.
Conjunctivitis or pinkeye
what is a closed comedo?
whitehead; a bump just under the skin's surface that appears when the follicle is not exposed to the environment
_____ is excessive sweating caused by heat, genetics, stress, medication, or general body weakness
hyperhidrosis
what is a mole?
a small spot or blemish on the skin
______ is an uncomfortable inflammatory skin disease that is often chronic.
Eczema
_____ is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions.
Impetigo
________ is a skin condition caused by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
seborrheic dermatitis
What is Miliaria rubra?
an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands
______ is a skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales and is usually found on the scalp, elbows, chest, and lower back.
Psoriasis
How is eczema characterized?
moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching.
what is herpes simplex 1?
a recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore.