Ch 61: Match the term with the definition

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Liniments

Lotions with added oil to soften skin

Famvir

An antiviral agent used to treat herpes zoster

Santyl

An enzymatic debriding agent

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

a potentially fatal skin disorder

Permethrin

a prescription scabicide

scabies

an infection caused by the itch mite

Cheilitis

dry crackling skin at the corners of the mouth

Xerosis

overly dry skin

Comedone

primary lesion of acne

Pyodermas

Bacterial skin infections

Gel

a semisolid emulsion that becomes liquid when applied to the skin or scalp

Fluocinonide

a topical corticosteroid with medium to high potency

Carbunlce

localized skin infection involving hair follicles

Furuncle

localized skin infection involving only one hair follicle

Tinea

most common fungal infection of skin or scalp


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