Chapter 32

Acne

a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder of the pilosebaceous unit (hair follicle and surrounding sebaceous glands)

Astringent

substance that constricts skin tissue to decrease inflammation, relieve itching, and dry up secretions

Cellulitis

a common bacterial infection of the skin that occurs after skin trauma or abrasion and is characterized by a nonelevated, red, hot, and painful area of the skin with possible swelling

Comedo or comedones (plural)

primary acne lesion, thought to be formed by the plugging of the pilosebaceous unit

Dermatitis

an acute or chronic inflammatory, erythematous (red in color) rash, which may be caused by skin contact with an allergen or irritant

Emollient

substance that softens or soothes the skin by slowing the evaporation of water

Folliculitis

inflammation of hair follicles

Impetigo

a contagious bacterial infection that occurs most commonly on the face of children and is characterized by pus-filled blisters that burst to form a thick yellow crust

Psoriasis

chronic inflammatory skin disorder most commonly characterized by red lesions, or plaques, with silvery-white scales

Tinea infections

common fungal infections of the skin that occur mostly on areas of the skin that are moist and poorly ventilated, such as the feet or groin

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Acne a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder of the pilosebaceous unit (hair follicle and surrounding sebaceous glands)	Astringent substance that constricts skin tissue to decrease inflammation, relieve itching, and dry up secretions	Cellulitis a common bacterial infection of the skin that occurs after skin trauma or abrasion and is characterized by a nonelevated, red, hot, and painful area of the skin with possible swelling	Comedo or comedones (plural) primary acne lesion, thought to be formed by the plugging of the pilosebaceous unit
Dermatitis an acute or chronic inflammatory, erythematous (red in color) rash, which may be caused by skin contact with an allergen or irritant	Emollient substance that softens or soothes the skin by slowing the evaporation of water	Folliculitis inflammation of hair follicles
Impetigo a contagious bacterial infection that occurs most commonly on the face of children and is characterized by pus-filled blisters that burst to form a thick yellow crust	Psoriasis chronic inflammatory skin disorder most commonly characterized by red lesions, or plaques, with silvery-white scales	Tinea infections common fungal infections of the skin that occur mostly on areas of the skin that are moist and poorly ventilated, such as the feet or groin