Skin disorders and diseases

What is a bulla?

A large blister that contains water.

What defines a cyst?

A closed sac that contains pus.

What is a macule?

A flat spot that is discolored.

What characterizes a nodule?

A large solid hard bump.

What is a papule?

A small elevation that may contain pus.

What is a pustule?

A raised lesion colored white or yellow.

What is considered a tumor?

An abnormal mass varying in size.

What is a vesicle?

A small blister containing clear fluid.

What is a wheal?

A swollen hive caused by allergy.

What is a crust in skin lesions?

Dead cells that occur over wounds.

What describes excoriation?

An abrasion caused by scratching.

What is a fissure?

A deep crack that enters the dermis.

What is a keloid?

A thick scar with excessive tissue.

What is scale in terms of skin?

Excessive dry skin that flakes.

What defines a scar?

A raised mark after injury.

What is an ulcer?

An open lesion that weeps fluids.

What is an open comedo?

A blackhead that is a closed hair follicle.

What is a closed comedo?

A whitehead that is a closed hair follicle.

What are milia?

Keratin-filled cysts under the epidermis.

What is acne?

Chronic inflammation of sebaceous glands.

What defines sebaceous cysts?

A large pocket filled with sebum.

What is seborrheic dermatitis?

Dry or oily scaling of the skin.

What is rosacea?

Redness on cheeks and nose.

What is anhidrosis?

Inability to sweat.

What is bromidrosis?

Smelly perspiration caused by bacteria.

What defines hyperhidrosis?

Excessive sweating caused from heat.

What is miliaria rubra?

Heat rash with burning and itching.

What is conjunctivitis?

Pink eye due to bacterial infection.

What describes dermatitis?

Inflammation of the skin.

What is eczema?

Scaling and itching skin disease.

What is herpes simplex 1?

A viral infection causing cold sores.

What is impetigo?

Bacterial infection with weeping lesions.

What describes psoriasis?

Red and white scales.

What is hyperpigmentation?

Darker splotches than normal tone.

What is hypopigmentation?

White splotches, absent of pigment.

What is albinism?

No melanin pigment.

What is chloasma?

Hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure.

What are lentigines?

Freckles.

What is leukoderma?

White patches caused by burns.

What defines nevus?

A birthmark that can be small or large.

What is a stain?

Circular brown or red patches.

What is a tan?

Pigmentation caused by the sun.

What is vitiligo?

Hypopigmented splotches that are white.

What is a keratoma?

A thickened patch on the epidermis.

What is a skin tag?

Flesh-colored growths on skin.

What is a verruca?

A wart caused by a virus.

What characterizes basal carcinoma?

Light or pearly nodules, most common.

What is squamous cell carcinoma?

Scaly red papules that can spread.

What defines malignant melanoma?

Black or dark brown patches, uneven texture.

What does 'A' stand for in ABCDE checklist?

Asymmetry.

What does 'B' stand for in ABCDE checklist?

Border (smooth or jagged edges).

What does 'C' stand for in ABCDE checklist?

Color of the area/mole.

What does 'D' stand for in ABCDE checklist?

Diameter.

What does 'E' stand for in ABCDE checklist?

Evolving (is the area changing).

What are intrinsic aging factors?

Factors we have little control over.

What are extrinsic aging factors?

Environmental factors we can control.

What is allergic contact dermatitis?

A reaction to an ingredient or chemical.

What is irritant contact dermatitis?

Damage due to irritating substances.