Skin Diseases and Disorders
The flat discoloration appearing on the skin’s surface generally less than ½", light brown or red in color
What is Macules?
The ringworm of the nail; contagious fungal infection of the finger or toenails
•Nail appears to thicken and discolors from black to brown or beige to white
What is Onychomycosis or Tinea Unguium?
The study of bones
What is Osteology?
Located in a small, confined area; often indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple or inflamed area
What is Local infection?
The control center of cell activities
What is Nucleus?
The hardened, red elevations of the skin with no fluid and can vary in size from a pinhead to a pea; shape and color can also vary
What is Papules?
The general term for inflammation of the proximal nail fold (PNF) or lateral nail folds (sidewalls)
What is Onychia?
The small bone on thumb side of lower arm or forearm
What is the radius?
The harmless and can be beneficial
Approximately 70% of all bacteria
Live on surface of the skin
What is Nonpathogenic bacteria?
The outer surface of cell
What is cell membrane?
The solid formation above the skin, often caused by an insect bite or allergic reaction and sharply defined and solid, rising above the skin (e.g., a mosquito bite)
What is Wheals?
The infection in the PNF when the skin is broken and bacteria is able to get in
•Small, fluid-filled sacs that develop on the finger, usually close to the nearest finger joint
What is Myxoid Cyst?
The largest bone of upper arm
What is the humerus?
The large group of contagious bacteria often found in soil and water.
•Highly resistant.
•Can be found in tap water and water treated with chlorine.
What is Mycobacterium?
The function: coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system, or CNS)
What is nerve?
The solid masses in the skin; may be elevated or deep
•Usually more than ½" (1 cm) in diameter
•May be soft or hard, fixed or freely movable
What is Tumors?
The shedding or loss of the nail plate with separation beginning at the nail matrix
•Nail matrix stops creating nail plate cells, resulting in nail loss
What is Onychomadesis?
The inner and larger of the 2 lower leg bones
•Extends from the knee to the ankle
What is tibia?
The highly contagious bacteria that enters the skin through open wounds and can cause more serious staphylococcal (staph) infection.
•Most common location is the nose.
What is MRSA?
The function: covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs
What is epithelial?
The cracks in the skin
•Usually appear as cracks or lines that may go as deep as the underlying dermal layer
•May be dry or moist
What is Fissures?
The inflammation of skin around the nail
•Red, swollen, sore, warm to touch
What is Paronychia?
The sits above the heel bone
What is Talus?
The is a highly contagious virus transmitted by person-to-person contact or consumption of contaminated food/water. Hep A is vaccine-preventable.
What Hepatitis A?
The controls the release of hormones that directly affect hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels
What is the endocrine?