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Allergy - ANSWER Sensitivity that may develop from contact to normally harmless substances. Symptoms
can include itching, redness, swelling and blisters.
inflammation - ANSWER Objective symptom characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and increase in
temperature
Chronic - ANSWER Symptoms that are frequent and habitual
Acute - ANSWER Symptoms that are brief and severe
Contagious disease - ANSWER Disease that is communicable by contact
Seasonal disease - ANSWER Disease that is influenced by weather
Etiology - ANSWER Study of causes of diseases
Pathology - ANSWER Study of diseases
Occupational disorders - ANSWER Disorders that occur in certain types of employment
Dermatitis Venenata - ANSWER Contact dermatitis; skin becomes red, inflamed, or sore following contact
with a substance
Irritant contact dermatitis - ANSWER Caused by contact with acids, alkaline materials, solvents or other
chemicals. Reaction looks like a burn with dry, red, rough skin. Most common type of CD
, Allergic contact dermatitis - ANSWER Exposure to substances or materials to which a person has become
extra sensitive or allergic. Presents as a red, streaky, or patchy rash where substance has touched skin.
Response is usually delayed 24-48 hours after exposure
Macules - ANSWER Discoloration on skin surface. Freckles
Vesicles - ANSWER Fluid-filled elevations in the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluid or blood in
epidermis below. Bulla, herpes
Papule - ANSWER Hardened, red elevation of skin in which no fluid is present. Pimple
Pustule - ANSWER Small elevation of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but containing pus
Wheals - ANSWER Solid formation above the skin often caused by insect bite or allergic reaction. Hives
Tumors - ANSWER Solid masses in skin, may be elevated or deep. Nodule, cyst
Scales - ANSWER Shedding, dead cells of uppermost layer of epidermis.
Psoriasis - ANSWER Round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales
Crusts - ANSWER Dried masses that are remains of oozing sores
Excoriations - ANSWER Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis
Fissures - ANSWER Cracks in the skin
Scars - ANSWER Formations resulting from a lesion
Ulcers - ANSWER Open lesions
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Allergy - ANSWER Sensitivity that may develop from contact to normally harmless substances. Symptoms
can include itching, redness, swelling and blisters.
inflammation - ANSWER Objective symptom characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and increase in
temperature
Chronic - ANSWER Symptoms that are frequent and habitual
Acute - ANSWER Symptoms that are brief and severe
Contagious disease - ANSWER Disease that is communicable by contact
Seasonal disease - ANSWER Disease that is influenced by weather
Etiology - ANSWER Study of causes of diseases
Pathology - ANSWER Study of diseases
Occupational disorders - ANSWER Disorders that occur in certain types of employment
Dermatitis Venenata - ANSWER Contact dermatitis; skin becomes red, inflamed, or sore following contact
with a substance
Irritant contact dermatitis - ANSWER Caused by contact with acids, alkaline materials, solvents or other
chemicals. Reaction looks like a burn with dry, red, rough skin. Most common type of CD
, Allergic contact dermatitis - ANSWER Exposure to substances or materials to which a person has become
extra sensitive or allergic. Presents as a red, streaky, or patchy rash where substance has touched skin.
Response is usually delayed 24-48 hours after exposure
Macules - ANSWER Discoloration on skin surface. Freckles
Vesicles - ANSWER Fluid-filled elevations in the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluid or blood in
epidermis below. Bulla, herpes
Papule - ANSWER Hardened, red elevation of skin in which no fluid is present. Pimple
Pustule - ANSWER Small elevation of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but containing pus
Wheals - ANSWER Solid formation above the skin often caused by insect bite or allergic reaction. Hives
Tumors - ANSWER Solid masses in skin, may be elevated or deep. Nodule, cyst
Scales - ANSWER Shedding, dead cells of uppermost layer of epidermis.
Psoriasis - ANSWER Round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales
Crusts - ANSWER Dried masses that are remains of oozing sores
Excoriations - ANSWER Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis
Fissures - ANSWER Cracks in the skin
Scars - ANSWER Formations resulting from a lesion
Ulcers - ANSWER Open lesions
