114 terms in this chapter
scale-like
soft tissue mobilization; also called massage
subcutaneous
fungal skin disease; also called ringworm (e.g., tinea pedis = athlete's foot)
hair
open lesion of the skin or mucous membranes with inflammation, necrosis, and sloughing of damaged tissues
ointment
allergic reaction of the skin characterized by eruption of pale red, elevated patches; commonly called hives
clear, fluid-filled blister (less than 0.5 cm)
chronic skin disease characterized by patchy loss of skin pigment (depigmentation)
small, benign skin tumor caused by human papillomavirus (HPV); a verruca
rounded, temporary elevation in the skin, white with red-pink periphery, accompanied by itching; typical in allergic reactions
yellow
dry