Medical Terminology 5

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acne vulgaris

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Common inflammatory disorder seen on the face, chest, back, and neck which appears as papules, pustules, and comedos; commonly known as acne.

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albinism

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A condition characterized by absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.

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carcinoma

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Cells of the epithelial tissue that grow faster than basal cells and which have a greater potential for metastasis if not treated. (Cancer tumor)

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basal cell

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Slightly elevated nodule with a depression or ulceration in the center that becomes more obvious as the tumor grows.

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squamous cell

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Begins as a firm flesh-colored or red papule, sometimes with a crusted appearance, grows it may bleed or ulcerate and become painful, can be quite invasive and create an increased risk of metastasis.

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eczema

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An acute or chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, or scabs, and is accompanied by intense itching.

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gangrene

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Tissue death due to the loss of adequate blood supply, invasion of bacteria and subsequent decay of enzymes, especially proteins, producing an offensive, foul odor.

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impetigo

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Contagious superficial skin infection characterized by serous vesicles and pustules filled with millions of staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria usually forming on the face.

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Kaposi's sarcoma

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Rare malignant lesions that begin as soft purple-brown nodules or plaques on the feet and gradually spread throughout the skin.

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keloid

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An enlarged, irregularly shaped, and elevated scar that forms due to the presence of large amounts of collagen during the formation of the scar.

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malignant melanoma

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Malignant skin tumor originating from melanocytes in preexisting nevi, freckles, or skin with pigment; darkly pigmented cancerous treatment.

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nevus/mole

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A visual accumulation of melanocytes, creating a flat or raised rounded macule or papule with definite borders.

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onychocryptosis

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Ingrown nail. The nail pierces the lateral fold of skin and grows into the dermis, causing swelling and pain.

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onychomycosis

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A fungal infection of the nails.

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pediculosis

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A highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by blood-sucking lice.

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pilonidal cyst

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A closed sac located in the sacrococcygal area of the back sometimes noted at birth as a dimple.

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psoriasis

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A common, noninfectious, chronic disorder of the skin manifested by silvery-white scales over round, raised, reddened plaques producing itching.

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scabies

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A highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the human itch mite resulting in a rash, pruritus, and a feeling in the skin of something crawling.

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scleroderma

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A gradual thickening of the dermis and swelling of the hands and feet to a state in which the skin is anchored to the underlying tissue.

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tinea

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More commonly known as ringworms, a chronic fungal infection of the skin characterized by scaling, itching, sometimes painful lesions.

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tinea capitus

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Ringworm of the scalp is more common in children.

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tinea corportis

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Ringworm of the body is characterized by round patches with elevated red borders of pustules, papules, or vesicles that affect the nonhairy skin of the body. Looks like a circle and is raised.

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tinea cruris

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Ringworm of the groin also known as jock itch.

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tinea pedis

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Ringworm of the foot is also known as athletes foot.

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warts/verruca vulgaris

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A benign, circumscribed elevated skin lesion that results from hypertrophy of the epidermis; caused by human papilloma virus.

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plantar warts

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A viral epidermal tumor on the sole

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venereal warts/condyloma acuminata

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Genital warts that occur on the penis, anus, vulva, vagina, and cervix. They are irregular, bumpy growths often with the texture of a small cauliflower

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seborrheic warts/ seborrheic keratoses

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Noncancerous Skin Growths: are flesh-colored, brown, or black growths that can appear anywhere on the skin.