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Acne
Inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands that produces pimples on the skin.
Albinism
An inherited condition that prevents the normal production of melanin, resulting in extremely pale skin and white hair.
Allergy skin test
A test used to identify allergies.
Alopecia
Hair loss that results from genetics, normal aging, illness, or drugs used to treat certain diseases.
Anesthetic
A drug that causes a reversible loss of sensation or pain; used to temporarily deaden pain.
Antibiotic
A drug that fights or prevents bacterial infections.
Anitfungal
A drug used to fight off fungal infections.
antipruritic
A drug used to inhibit itching.
antiviral
A drug used to treat viral infections.
arrector pili
Bundles of small muscle fibers.
autograft
The surgical transfer of tissue from one part of a patient's body to another part of the same body.
basal cell carcinoma
A commonly slow-growing, malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis that typically does not metastasize.
basal layer
The deepest layer of the epidermis that is constantly growing and multiplying, with younger cells pushing old cells to the surface.
biologic
A drug that works like parts of the immune system by disrupting the autoimmune response that occurs in certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
biopsy
The removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination to determine the presence of disease.
blepharoplasty
Plastic surgery of the eyelid.
burns
an injury caused by exposure to heat or flame.
cauterization
Destruction of tissue through the application of heat, cold, or an electrical current.
chemical peel
The use of chemicals to remove outer layers of the skin.
cicatrix
A scar left by a healed wound.
collagen
A fibrous protein found in skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
corticosteroid
A hormone-like drug used as an anti- inflammatory and/or immunosuppressant.
cryosurgery
A surgical procedure in which infected or abnormal cells or tissues are frozen in order to destroy or remove them.
curettage
The removal of tissue by scraping the surface.
cuticle
A narrow band of epidermal tissue attached to the surface of the nail.
cyanosis
A bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin, caused by decreased circulation of oxygen-rich blood.
cyst
A closed, thick-walled sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material that develops in a cavity or other structure of the body.
debridement
The removal of damaged tissue and for- eign debris to prevent infection and promote healing.
dermabrasion
The use of abrasive materials to remove layers of skin.
dermatologist
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions and diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.
dermatology technician
A specialized medical assistant who works in the skin-care field.
dermatoplasty
The replacement of damaged skin with donor skin from a different region of the body.
dermis
The layer of skin that lies directly below the epidermis, and which is made up of connective tissue, blood and lymphatic vessels, nerve fibers, hair follicles, and sebaceous and sweat glands.
ecchymosis
Black-and-blue or purplish bruise caused by ruptured blood vessels beneath the skin.
eczema
Acute or chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythema, itchiness, and edema, or swelling.
epidermis
The outermost layer of the skin.
epithelial tissue
Body tissue that forms the skin covering the surface of the body, lines the internal organs, and makes up certain glands.
excisional biopsy
The surgical removal of an entire lesion or tumor.
exfoliative cytology
A biopsy in which living tissue is scraped.
first-degree burn
A skin burn characterized by superficial epidermal lesions.
fissure
(1) A groove or crack; (2) A sore; (3) A deep, narrow, slit-like opening in a bone.
gangrene
Necrosis, or death, of tissue due to loss of blood supply, followed by bacterial infection.
gland
A cell, or groups of cells, that secretes select sub- stances within or out of the body.
Hair Follicles
Tiny secretory cavities from which hair grows.
Hair shaft
The non-growing part of a hair that protrudes from the skin.
immunosuppressant
A drug that prevents or reduces the body's normal reactions to invasion and which is used to prevent the rejection of donor tissue or to treat autoimmune disorders.
impetigo
Bacterial infection of the skin characterized by vesicles (small, fluid-filled sacs), pustules (small, pus-filled blisters), and crusted-over lesions.
incision and drainage (I&D)
A procedure in which an incision is made through the skin to drain fluid or an abscess.
incisional biopsy
A biopsy procedure in which an incision is made into living tissue, and a small piece is removed for microscopic examination.
integumentary system
The body system that is composed of the skin and its accessories, and which protects the body by functioning as a physical barrier, regulates temperature and fluid control, produces vitamin D, and provides sensory information.
intradermal skin test
A test in which different substances are injected into the skin to test for allergic reactions.
intradermal skin test
A test in which different sub- stances are injected into the skin to test for allergic reactions.
Kaposi's sarcoma
malignant tumor of the blood vessels associated with AIDS
keloid
overgrowth of scar tissue
keratin
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
laser therapy
removal of lesions using a laser beam
lesions, cancerous
an area of malignant tissue
lipectomy
removal of fatty tissue
lipids
A group of organic compounds that lubricate the skin and minimize water loss.
liposcytes
Cells that manufacture and store fat.
liposuction
The use of suction during surgery to remove fat below the skin.
lunula
White area at the proximal end of the nail.
macule
An oval-shaped pigmented area near the retina, which contains specialized, high-density cones that are used for high-acuity vision.
malignant melanoma
Most serious form of skin cancer; often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised.
melanin
Pigment responsible for the skin's color and which also helps protect skin against the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.
melanocytes
Cells located in the epidermis that contain and produce dark brown-to- black pigments
Mohs surgery
A surgical method for treating skin cancer; thin, tumorous skin layers are successively removed and examined, the process continuing until there is no evidence of the tumor.
mucous membrane
A thin, pliable layer of tissue that lines any body cavity that opens to the outside world
nail plate
The hard, translucent part of the nail.
nail root
The area of the dermis on which the nail rests.
nails
Accessory organs of the skin that are made of hard keratin.
needle biopsy
A biopsy procedure in which a needle is used to remove a tissue sample for microscopic examination.
nevus
A highly pigmented lesion of the skin that is fl at or raised; also called a mole.
nodule
A solid skin elevation larger than one centi- meter in diameter; may develop in the epidermis, dermis, or subcutaneous layer.
oral drugs
given by mouth
papule
small, solid skin elevation
perspiration
sweat
petechia
small bruise
polyp
growth extending from the surface of mucous membrane
psoriasis
chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales
punch biopsy
removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch
purpura
multiple pinpoint hemorrhages and accumulation of blood under the skin
pustule
elevation of skin containing pus
rhytidectomy
surgical removal of wrinkles