CH 4
deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat
what is anhidrosis
acquired Superficial thickened patch of epidermis
what is a keratoma
skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
what is an excoriation
hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis; caused by a virus
what is a verruca
flat spot or skin discoloration, such as a freckle or "liver spot" or age spot
what is a macule
also known as a scar; lightly raised mark on the skins surface formed after an injury or procedure
what is a cicatrix
acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles accompanied by burning and itching
what is miliaria rubra
contagious bacterial infection characterized by weeping lesions
what is impetigo
skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver white scales; usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest and lower back
what is psoriasis
benign keratin filled cysts that appear just below the epidermis with no visible opening
what is milia
congenital hypopigmentation \; a rare genetic autoimmune disorder characterized by the total lack of melanin in the hair skin and eyes
what is albinism
small skin elevation that contains no fluid but May develop pus
what is a papule
any type of irregular mass varying in size, shape and color
what is a tumor
most serious form of skin cancer; often characterized by black or dark brown patches that are uneven, jagged or raised
what is malignant melanoma
skin disorder characterized by light or white patches; caused by a burn, scar, inflammation, or congenital disease
what is leukoderma
meaning cannot survive in the presence of oxygen
what is anaerobic
may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs
what is a lesion
small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis
what is a vesicle
excessive sweating caused by heat or general body weakness
what is hyperhidrosis
irregular growth of the skin
what is a hypertrophy
inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances
what is contact dermatitis
a form of hyperpigmentation that characterized by bilateral patches of brown pigmentation on the cheeks, jawline, forehead, and upper lip due to hormonal imbalances such as pregnancy
melasma
skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands; characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, stubborn dandruff, and / or itchiness
what is seborrheic dermatitis
occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis
what is irritant contact dermatitis
most common and least severe type of skin cancer; characterized by light or pearly nodules
what is basal cell carcinoma