Skin conditions & Terms A&P

Dermatitis

inflammation of the skin

Melanin

dark pigment or substance in the skin

Melanoma

a cancerous tumor of pigment cells

Keratin

a hard protein found in skin, hair, and nails

Psoriasis

an abnormal skin condition that causes itchy, irritated skin

Urticaria

hives; itchy, raised skin welts

Arrector pili

tiny muscles that raise the hair/ goosebumps

Papillae

small nipple shaped projections

Sebum

oily substance made by oil glands

Acne

a skin condition that causes pimples

Albinism

a genetic condition that causes little or no pigment

Alopecia

hair loss/ baldness

Eczema

an itchy, inflamed skin condition

Ringworm

a fungal infection that causes a ring shaped rash

Scabies

a skin infestation caused by tiny mites

Carbuncle

a group of connected boils caused by bacteria

Impetigo

a contagious bacterial skin infection

Tumor

an abnormal mass or growth

Athlete’s foot

a fungal infection of the feet

Shingles

a viral infection that causes a painful skin rash