Skin Physiology Worksheet

An open follicle with a black surface plug, due to sebums contact with air.
A pearly white enclosed cyst.
A small elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory, that does not contain pus.
Inflammed hard lesion found deep in skin at point of hair follicle that becomes clogged.
A plugged sebaceous gland with an opening that is not widely dilated.
A small inflammed elevation, filled with bacterial fluid and pus.
A foul smelling perspiration caused by the yeast and bacteria that break down the sweat on the surface of skin.
A lack of perspiration caused by failure of the sweat glands.
An over-production of perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness.
An acute burning, itching rash, caused by excessive heat.
A group of inherited conditions that results in the failure of the skin to produce melanin.
A congential disorder that occurs when the skin lacks pigmentation due to a decrease of melanocyte activity.
An aquired skin disease characterized by white patches that are caused by loss of pigment in a number of melanin cells.
Common disorder in pregnant women which results in increased pigmentation, causing flat, light to dark patches on the face.