Medical Terminology Chapter 5 Learning Activity 5-5

urticaria

allergic reaction of the skin characterized by elevated red patches called hives

impetigo

bacteral skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture

scabies

contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite

tinea

fungal skin infection, also called ringworm

ecchymosis

hemorrhagic spot or bruise on the skin

chloasma

hyperpigmentation of the skin, characterized by yellowish-brown patches or spots

pediculosis

infestation with lice

alopecia

loss or absence of hair

petechiae

minute or small hemorrhagic spots on the skin

patch test

procedure in which allergens are applied topically, usually on the forearm

intradermal test

procedure in which extracts of suspected allergens are injected subcutaneously

vitiligo

skin depigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

xenograft

skin graft taken from another species (usually a pig) to a human

autograft

skin graft taken from one site and applied to another site on the patient's body

fulgaration

tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current

antifungals

topical agents to treat athlete's foot and onychomycosis

dermabrasion

use of wire brushes, or other abrasive materials to remove scars, tattoos, or fine wrinkles

corticosteroids

agents that decrease inflammation or itching

parasiticides

agents that kill parasitic skin infestations

keratolytics

agents that soften the outer layer of the skin so that it sloughs off