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
