5.4 Integumentary System Clinical Terms

Red and itchy skin that burns or itches, can lead to blisters or legion.

• impetigo
• ringworm
• eczema
• psoriasis

Inflammation of the skin caused by any substance that irritates it- frequently an allergic reaction 

• Dermatitis
• Eczema
• Impetigo
• Ringworm

Medical term for itching of the skin

• dermatitis 
• pruritus
• eczema
• erythema

Medical term for reddening of the skin

• dermatitis 
• pruritus
• eczema
• erythema

Medical term for a open sore

• dermatitis 
• ulcer
• urticaria
• erythema

bluish discoloration of the skin

• Albino

• Erythema

• Jaundice

• Cyanosis

Yellowing of the skin

• Alopecia

• Erythema

• Cyanosis

• Jaundice

Flat spots on the skin,such as freckles

• Papules

• Macules

• Pustules

• Crust

pus-filled sacs, such as those seen in acne

• Vesicles

• Pustules

• Papules

• Macules

Blisters or fluid filled sacs, such as those seen in chicken pox

• vesicles

• pustules

• papules

• macules