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