Milady Chapter 8 Skin Disease & Disorders Crossword

Small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin. Ranging in color from pale tan to brown or to bluish black
Large blister containing fluid
Cannot survive in the presence of oxygen
Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis
Abnormal growth of the skin
Itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours; caused by a blow or scratch, the bite of an insect, urticaria or nettle sting. Ex. Hives and mosquito bites
Darker than normal pigmentation
Chronic condition appears on the cheeks and nose, characterized by redness, distended or dilated surface blood vessels
Bacterial infection commonly known as pink eye
An inflammatory, often chronic disease of the skin characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and severe itching
Contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions
Also known as cicatrix
Allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance
Abnormal brown-colored or wine-colored skin discoloration
Flat spot or discoloration on the skin
Foul-smelling prespiration
Also known as wart
Technical term for freckles
Also known as a birthmark
Liver spots
Hereditary condition that causes hypo pigmented spots and splotches on the skin, may be related to thyroid conditions
Abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin
Absence on pigment, resulting in light or white splotches
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth
Inflammatory condition of the skin
Congenital hypopigmentation
Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales; usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back
Thick scar
Blackheads
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish
Closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, pus, semi-fluid, or morbid matter