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26 Cards in this Set
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Abscess |
Localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (typically staphylococcal) |
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Alopecia |
Partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, drug reaction, anitcancer medication, or skin disease (baldness) |
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Bowen Disease |
Form of intraepidermal carcioma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermititis |
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Cellulitis |
Diffuse (widespread) acute infection of skin & subcutaneous tissue |
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Chloasma |
Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occuring in yellowish brown patches or spots |
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Comedo |
Typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, & dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin |
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Dermatomycosis |
Skin infection caused by fungi |
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Ecchymosis |
Skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-blackish to greenish-brown or yellow (bruising) |
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Eczema |
Chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs & accompanied by intense itching (pruritis) aka atopic dermatitis |
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Erythema |
Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries |
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Eschar |
Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin (especially after burn) |
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Impetigo |
Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted & rupture |
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Kertatosis |
Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (callous or wart) |
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Lentigo |
Small brown macules, especially on the face & arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in middle-aged or older person |
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Pallor |
Unnatural paleness or abscence of color in skin |
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Pediculosis |
Infestation of lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear |
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Petechia |
Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin |
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Pressure ulcer |
Inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in elderly bedridden persons (aka decubitis ulcer) |
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Pruritus |
Intense itching |
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Psoriasis |
Chronic skin disease characterized by itchy red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales & caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis |
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Purpura |
Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae |
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Scabies |
Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite (commonly via sexual contact) |
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Tinea |
Fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected (aka ringworm) |
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Urticaria |
Allergic rxn of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale, red, elevated patches (wheals or hives) |
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Verruca |
Epidermal growth caused by a virus (aka warts) |
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Vitiligo |
Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches |
