Skin Disorders
Autoimmune disorder affecting the blood vessels and connective tissue of the skin. Symptoms include: pain, stiffness, swelling of fingers and joints; thick, shiny, taut skin; contractures.
What is Scleroderma?
This skin infection is known as furuncle.
What is a Boil?
This is a crescent-shaped white area near the root of the nail.
What is Lunula?
The two classifications of membranes.
What are the Epithelial Membranes and Connective Tissue Membranes?
This term can also mean itch.
What is Pruritus?
An autoimmune condition that destroys melanocytes and causes random, blotchy loss of skin pigment.
What is Vitiligo?
This skin infection's symptoms include: itching, tickling sensation, and small red bumps on the skin.
What is Pediculosis?
This term refers to a pressure sore.
What is Decubitus?
Membrane that has thicker mucous; covers digestive system and openings of body.
What is Mucous Membrane?
This term refers to the use of extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues and tumors.
What is Cryosurgery?
This is the most common type of skin cancer.
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?
This skin infection is caused by a papilloma virus.
What is a Wart?
This muscle causes goose bumps.
What is the Arrector Pili Muscle?
Membrane found in the spaces between joints and the lining of the bursal sacs.
What are Synovial Membranes?
What is ID?
Known as excessive perspiration caused by heat, strong emotion, menopause, hyperthyroidism or infection.
What is Hyperhidrosis?
This is a viral infection that causes a painful, burning rash.
What is Shingles?
This treatment procedure destroys tissue by burning with heat?
What is Cauterization?
Membrane that is thin fluid; lines closed cavities.
What are Serous Membranes?
The meaning of this word root means black.
What is melan/o?
This skin disorder has a complete lac of melanin production causing pale skin, white hair and pink iris of the eye.
What is Albinism?
This fungal infection is red, flat, and scaly with itching, burning, or cracking skin.
What is Dermatophytosis? (Ringworm or Athlete's Foot)
This is known as the deepest skin layer (further from the surface).
What is Stratum Germinativum?
This membrane produces a thick, colorless lubricant called synovial fluid.
What is Connective Tissue Membrane?
This is a fatty tumor of the skin that is painless, round, firm, and usually found on the extremities.
What is a Lipoma?