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Integymentary system 11/26

41 cards·by cball157
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alopecio
baldness 1. androgenic(male) 2. alopecia areata(female)
basal cell carcinoma
most common form of skin cancer
benign
noncancerous
cellulitis
an acute spreading bacteria infection
contact dermatitis
an allergic reaction caused by the skin coming in contact with an irriation
dermis
middle layer of skin
epidermis
one of the 3 layers of skin
erythema
redness of skin
furuncle
boils
herpes simplex
viral infections that affects the mouth
herpes zaster
shingles
keloid
skin lesion that can appear after surgery
lunula
white area at the base of the nail
malignant
cancerous
malignant melanoma
skin cancer
matrix
nail bed
melanin
pigment of skin
rosacea
disorder that affects the facial skin
sebareous glands
oil glands in the skin
sebum
protects body from dehydration
squamous cell carcinoma
malignant tumor in the middle layer of skin
sudoriferous glands
sweat glands
verrucal
warts (viruses)
vesicles
small blisters
structures of the skin
1. hair 2. nails 3. oil glands 4. sweat glands
main functions of the skin
1. regulate body temp 2. sensation 3. absorption 4. protection 5. secretion
skin is composed of three layer
1. epidermis 2. dermis 3. subcutaneous
subcutaneous layer
helps to support, nourish, and cushion the skin
shaft
visible portion of hair
goosebump
pilomotor muscles contracting
nail
1. body 2. root 3. matrix
Malignant tumors
diagnosed with the ABCDE chart
ulcer stages
1. red skin 2. blister 3. skin breakdown looks like a crater 4. wound so deep it can reach bone
urticaria
caused by hypersensitivity to meds
botox
toxin injected into wrinkle lines
chemical peel
chemical surgery to remove skin cells
laser resurfacing
newer way to reduce signs of aging
microdermabrasion
top layer of dead skin is removed
Callus
Protein substance of dead cells that makes skin hard
Four layers of epidermis
1. Stratum corneum 2. Stratum lucidum 3. Stratum granulosum 4. Stratum germinativum
ABCDEs of skin cancer
A-asymmetry B-border C-color D-diameter E-elevation