Chapter 8: Skin Diseases and Disorders

A large blister containing watery fluid?

• Cyst

• Nodule

• Papule

• Bulla

Closed, Abnormally developed sac that is filled with fluid ; may be above and below the skin?

• Bulla

• Nodule

• Cyst

• Pustule

A solid lump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easly felt?

• Tumor

• Nodule

• Bulla

• Papule

A large sore bump that does not have a head of pus?

• Bulla

• Papule

• Pustule

• Tumor

Inflamed papule containing pus?

• Millia

• Pustule

• Pimple

• Tumor

Abnormal cell mass that varies in size, shape and color?

• Tumor

• Cyst

• Bulla

• Nodule

Dead cells that form over a womb or a blemish while it is healing?

• Fissure

• Crust

• Keloid

• Scale

Crack in skin that penatrates the dermis layer. Ex: Chapped Lips

• Ulcer

• Crust

• Scale

• Fissure

Thick scar caused by excessive growth fibrous tissue.

• Scale

• Keloid

• Crust

• Fissure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Thin, dry, or Oily Epidermal flakes. Ex: Dandruff

• Fissure

• Crust

• Scale

• Ulcer