Module 3 - HIMT 1300 - Integumentary System

Module 3 - Integumentary System

basal cell carcinoma

the most common type of skin cancer, best prevention is limiting sun exposure

malignant melanoma

the most severe skin cancer ; “changes in moles” , ABCDE of skin cancer - Asymetry, border, color, diameter, evolving

abscess

puss pocket usually from bacterial infection

acne (vulgaris)

common during puberty, during response to changes in hormones and excess sebum in the sebaceous glands

acne (rosacea)

due to excess amounts of sebum, occurs in middle-age, superficial blood cells take on reddish appearance

furuncle (a boil)

localized abscess in hair follicle

carbuncle

a series of furuncles with connecting channels

alopecia

baldness / acute or chronic hair loss

abrasion

scrape

cicatrix

scar

keloid

raised & firm, large scar, removal attempts only worsen

diaphoresis

excessive sweating

echhymosis / contusion

bruising

petechiae

small hemorrhages, basically fill a pore

hematoma

raised localized collection of blood under skin

excoriation

scratch

decubitus ulcer (bed sore / pressure ucler)

occurs in bony prominence with decreased fat tissue, caused by lack of oxygenated bloodflow, and lack of movement to another are lead to tissue breakdown

laceration

deep cut

vitiligo

condition where patient has depigmented patches of skin, tend to expand

cyst

raised, round mound, skin colored - contents may be semisolid or partially liquid , (acne secaceous cyst)

fissure

crack-like opening , (cracks on fingers and heels)

macule

flat pigmented circle (freckle or age spot)

papule

raised, pinkish or skin-colored bump , solid contents (pimple)

pastule

a raised white top bump, filled with pus (acne whitehead)

scale

flat or slightly raised white flakiness of skin (dandruff / psoriasis)

vesicle

clear-fluid filled bump , might be able to ‘see through it’ (chickenpox, shingles, and herpes sores)

wheal

raised bump(s) , may be pink or skin-colored (hives)

cutane/o

skin

kerat/o

hard, fibrous protein

pedicul/o

lice

prurit/o / psor/o

itching

scler/o

hard, sclera (of the eye)

theli/o

cellular layer

sutures

closure of a wound using stitches , Dermabond , etc. ; may be layered

excisional biopsy

cutting out , removal for examination

incisional biopsy

cutting into , removal for examination

cauterization

destroying tissue by burning , may be by electrical current, helped to stop bleeding

cryosurgery

destroy tissue by freezing

dermabrasion

removal of the outermost layer of skin

incision and drainage

cutting into wound to allow contents to drain , promoting healing