Ch5.3-5.4 Conditions, Pathology & Injuries

basal cell carcinoma

cancer that originates from basal cells in the epidermis of the skin

bedsore

sore on the skin that develops when regions of the body start necrotizing due to constant pressure and lack of blood supply; also called decubitis ulcers

callus

thickened area of skin that arises due to constant abrasion

corn

type of callus that is named for its shape and the elliptical motion of the abrasive force

eczema

skin condition due to an allergic reaction, which resembles a rash

first-degree burn

superficial burn that injures only the epidermis

fourth-degree burn

burn in which full thickness of the skin and underlying muscle and bone is damaged

keloid

type of scar that has layers raised above the skin surface

melanoma

type of skin cancer that originates from the melanocytes of the skin

metastasis

spread of cancer cells from a source to other parts of the body

rickets

disease in children caused by vitamin D deficiency, which leads to the weakening of bones

scar

collagen-rich skin formed after the process of wound healing that is different from normal skin

second-degree burn

partial-thickness burn that injures the epidermis and a portion of the dermis

squamous cell carcinoma

type of skin cancer that originates from the stratum spinosum of the epidermis

stretch mark

mark formed on the skin due to a sudden growth spurt and expansion of the dermis beyond its elastic limits

third-degree burn

burn that penetrates and destroys the full thickness of the skin (epidermis and dermis)