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What is a closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin?
Cyst
A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is a
fissure
What is the technical term for excessive perspiration?
Hyperhidrosis
What is a skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales that are usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back?
Psoriasis
What is the technical term for a birthmark?
Nevus
The American Cancer Society recommends using the ABCDE Cancer Checklist to help make skin cancer easier to recognize, with the A representing asymmetry, the B representing border, the C representing __________, the D representing diameter, and the E representing evolving.
color
What is a small, discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin, such as a freckle?
Macule
What is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue?
Keloid
is a skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands, and is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body is known as
albinisim
An acquired, superficial patch of thickened skin is called a
keratoma
___________ agents are those that have been demonstrated to not clog follicles.
Noncomedogenic
An inflamed pimple containing pus is known as a
Pustle
An accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy, is known as
Scale
What is a chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose that is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papules and pustules?
Rosacea
What is a condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevation and often occurring on the face?
Chloasma
A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black is a
mole
As we age, elastin fibers naturally ___________, causing wrinkling.
weaken
An abnormal cell mass varying in size, shape, and color is
Tumor
What is the technical term for whitehead ?
Closed comedo
An inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of lesions is known as
eczema
What is the technical term for freckles?
Lentigines
What is the technical term for a wart?
verruca
The weakening of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to ______________ without proper protection.
UVA rays
A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping is known as a
.
excoration
Sebaceous cysts are often seen on the
scalp
The recurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters, is known as
Herpes Simplex
What is a skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches, caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells?
Leukoderma
What is a skin cancer that starts with a black or dark brown patch on the skin that appears uneven in texture, jagged, or raised
Malignant melanoma
is a typically non-chronic condition that may occur when substances like corrosive or exfoliating agents temporarily damage the epidermis.
Irritant contact dermatitis