Chapter 32

Acne

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

Astringent

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

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 [toggle]

Comedo or comedones (plural)

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

Dermatitis

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

Emollient

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

Folliculitis

inflammation of hair follicles [toggle]

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 [toggle]

Psoriasis

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

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 [toggle]

Chapter 32: Flashcards

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Acne a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder of the pilosebaceous unit (hair follicle and surrounding sebaceous glands) [toggle]	Astringent substance that constricts skin tissue to decrease inflammation, relieve itching, and dry up secretions [toggle]	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 [toggle]	Comedo or comedones (plural) primary acne lesion, thought to be formed by the plugging of the pilosebaceous unit [toggle]
Dermatitis an acute or chronic inflammatory, erythematous (red in color) rash, which may be caused by skin contact with an allergen or irritant [toggle]	Emollient substance that softens or soothes the skin by slowing the evaporation of water [toggle]	Folliculitis inflammation of hair follicles [toggle]
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 [toggle]	Psoriasis chronic inflammatory skin disorder most commonly characterized by red lesions, or plaques, with silvery-white scales [toggle]	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 [toggle]