Papule
Raised, solid areas less than 1 cm in diameter
functions of the integumentary system
protects the body, maintain body temp, eliminates waste, absorbs substances
Macule
Flat, discolored spot on the skin, such as freckles
cyanosis
bluish color of the skin
Vesicle
Raised, fluid-filled sac, such as a blister
Crust
dry pus or blood covering an injury, such as a scab
Erythema
Reddish color of the skin
Ulcer
Open sore with deep loss of skin surface
sudoriferous glands
sweat gland
sebaceous gland
oil glands
Acne Vulgaris
a chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands
Jaundice
yellowish color of the skin
Contact dermatitis
inflammation of the skin caused by anything that irritates the skin. allergic reaction, pollen, detergent.
Eczema
chronic, noncontagious inflammation of the skin
Alopecia
a disorder that specifically targets hair and results in hair loss
albinism
no pigmentation ; pinkish tint to the skin
Rosacea
skin disorder that commonly appears as facial redness over the checks and nose
I&D
incision and drainage
Psoriasis
chronic skin disorder in which too many epidermal cells are produced in the body
qid
four times a day
cellulitis
inflammation of connective tissues in the skin and primarily occurs on the face and legs. caused by staphylococcal and streptococcal
scabies
highly contagious skin disease caused by itch mites that burrows beneath the skin
wars
harmless skin growth that can appear anywhere on the bodies surface mainly on hands, feet, and face
BX
biospy
derm
dermatology
ID
intradermal
bid
two times a day