Chapter 4: skin disorders and diseases

hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis

a verruca, or a wart, is a?

squamous cell carcinoma

scaly red or pink papules or nodules

intrinsic factors that influence skin aging

gravitational pull, constant pulling downward on our skin and bodies, is a consistent skin-aging factor for everybody

characteristic of skin

offers the body protection form harmful organisms

closed comedo

a bump just under the surface of the skin that appears when the follicle is not exposed to the environment

chloasma

hyperpigmentation in spots that are not elevated and typically caused by cumulative sun exposure or aging

ulcers

chicken pox and herpes are examples of secondary lesions called

milia

develop when skin flakes get trapped in small pockets near the surface of the skin

secondary lesions

buildup of material on the skin surface or by depressions in the skin surface

seborrheic dematitis

redness, dry or oily scaling, stubborn dandruff, crusting, and/or itchiness

wheal

example of a primary lesion

conjunctivitis

eye infection and may be caused by a virus or a bacterium

irritant contact dermatitis (ICD)

not usually chronic if precautions are taken

seborrheic dematitis

chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands

vitiligo

hereditary skin condition, caused hypopigmented skin splotches and spots that are often milky white in appearance

mole’s edges are ragged or notched

(american cancer society) professionals should use ABCDE cancer checklist to spot signs of change in an existing mole. What sign is included?

lesions

structural alterations in the tissues that are caused by injury or damage are known as