Chapter 8 Skin disorders and disease

Front

A chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing is called _______________.

Back

rosacea

Front

An itchy, swollen lesion that typically lasts only a few hours is a _______________.

Back

wheal

Front

When checking existing moles for signs of cancer, look for asymmetry, differences in size and shape, changes in diameter, and _______________.

Back

color

Front

Smoking, drinking, and making poor dietary choices greatly influence the _______________ process.

Back

aging

Front

An abnormal developed sac, above or below the skin, that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter is known as a _______________.

Back

cyst

Front

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a/an _______________.

Back

keloid

Front

Another name for a scar is _______________.

Back

cicatrix

Front

A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands is _______________.

Back

seborrheic dermatitis

Front

A blister containing a watery fluid, similar to a vesicle, but larger, is a _______________.

Back

bulla

Front

_______________ is a skin disease characterized by red patches, covered with silver–white scales.

Back

psoriasis