Integumentary system

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