Med Term #2

Tiniea Pedis

Fungi thriving in warm, moist places such as skin folds of the groin or between toes, AKA athletes foot

Tinea Cruis

Fungi thriving in warm, moist areas such as the skin folds of the groin

Contusion

Condition which tissue deep to the skin is damaged, but the epidermis is not broken

Cold sore

Small sore that shows up or around the mouth. Caused by a herpes virus, spreads through kissing or sharing of cups. It can stay in your body and pop up when your stressed, sunburnt, or hormonal changes 

Dermatology

Medical specialty that deals with the structure, function, and disorders of the integumentary system

Melanin

yellow-red or brown- black pigment that contributes to skin color when absorbs damage AKA Bruise 

Callus

unusual thickening of the Stratum Corneum

Striae

Stretch marks, type of internal scarring, results from the skin stretching out too much causing internal damage to the skin

Abrasion

Area of skin that has been scraped away

Acne

Inflammation of Sebaceous Glands that begins at puberty

Cyst

Sac that contains fluid or other material

Laceration

Irregular tear of the skin

Corn

painful hardening of the Stratum Corneum of the Epidermis. Found near the tow, between toes

Nevus

Type of mole

Topical

Type of medication that is applied to the top of the skin rather than being injected or ingested 

Pruritus

Itching, most common dermatologist disorder. Caused by skin disorders, allergies

Impetigo

Common+highly contagious bacteria that is an infection of the skin. Effects the epidermis, common in infants and children

Urticaria

Different name for hives. Patches that appear that itch, caused by infections, medications, stress 

Dermatitis

Inflammation in the skin caused by redness, itching, and swelling

Rosacea

Skin condition caused by redness, tiny pimples, and noticeable blood vessels