Chapter 5 Learning Activity 5-5

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Urticaria

Allergic reaction of the skin, characterized by elevated red patches called hives

Impetigo

Bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture

Scabies

Contagious skin disease transmitted b the itch mite

Eschar

Damaged tissue following a severe burn

Tinea

Fungal infection, also called "ringworm"

Ecchymosis

Hemorrhagic spot or bruise on the skin

Pediculosis

Infestation with lice

Erythema

Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

Vitiligo

Skin depigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

Verruca

Epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as a wart

Pruritus

Intense itching

Chloasma

Hyperpigmentation of the skin, Characterized by yellowish brown patches or spots

Abscess

Localized collection of pus at the site of infection

Alopecia

Loss or absence of hair

Petechiae

Minute or small hemorrhagic spots on the skin


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