Milady's Standard 14th Ed Part 2: Skin DisordersDiseaseGrowth

Anaerobic

• Can survive in the presence of oxygen.

• Cannot survive in the presence of oxygen.

• Requires oxygen for growth.

• Can thrive in high oxygen environments.

Stratum Corneum

• Also known as the outer layer of the dermis.

• Also known as the horny layer; outermost layer of the epidermis.

• Also known as the basal layer of the epidermis.

• Also known as the inner layer of the skin.

Sweat glands

• Also known as sebaceous glands; produce oil to lubricate the skin.

• Also known as sudoriferous glands; excrete perspiration and detoxify the body by excreting excess salt and unwanted chemicals.

• Found only in the armpits and groin area; responsible for body odor.

• Part of the endocrine system; regulate hormones in the body.

List and describe common skin pigmentation changes.

• Hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and vitiligo.

• Erythema, cyanosis, and jaundice.

• Acne, rosacea, and psoriasis.

• Seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, and basal cell carcinoma.

vesicle

• small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis

• a type of cell that transports materials within the body

• a fluid-filled cavity in the brain

• a small, round structure that stores genetic information

Melanocytes

• Cells that produce the dark skin pigment called melanin.

• Cells responsible for the production of insulin.

• Cells that fight against infections in the body.

• Cells that store fat in the body.

Dermis

• Also known as derma, corium, cutis, or true skin; underlying or inner layer of the skin.

• The outermost layer of the skin that provides a barrier.

• A layer of fat that insulates the body.

• The layer responsible for producing new skin cells.

Hair papillae

• Cone-shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fit into the hair bulb; papillae are filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels and cells necessary for hair growth and follicle nourishment.

• Flat structures that produce sebum to lubricate the hair and skin.

• Small openings on the skin surface that allow hair to grow out of the follicle.

• Muscle fibers that contract to make hair stand on end.

Secondary skin lesions are characterized by:

• An accumulation of material on the skin surface, such as a crust or scab, or by depressions in the skin surface, such as an ulcer.

• The presence of excessive hair growth on the skin surface.

• A change in skin color without any change in texture.

• The formation of blisters filled with clear fluid.

Rosacea

• A chronic condition characterized by flushing and telangiectasia, primarily on the cheeks and nose.

• A type of acne that only affects teenagers.

• A skin condition that causes excessive dryness and flaking.

• A temporary rash caused by allergic reactions.