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5115316922EpidermisMost superficial layer, thin, devoid of blood vessels. Divided into 2 layers: outer layer of dead skin cells and an inner layer where melanin and keratin are formed.0
5115316923DermisSupplies the epidermis with nutrition. Rich blood supply. Contains sweat glands, sebaceous glands (covering everything else), connective tissue, and hair follicles.1
5115316924Sebaceous glandsProduce a fatty substance secreted onto the skin surface through the hair. Found everywhere except the palms and soles.2
5115316925Eccrine sweat glandWidely distributed, open onto skin surface, help control body temp.3
5115316926Apocrine sweat glandsFound in the axillary and genital regions. Open into hair follicles, stimulated by emotional stress.4
5115316927SubcutaneousAlso known as adipose, or fat.5
5115316928MelaninGives skin a brownish pigment. Genetically determined and increases with sunlight.6
5115316930jaundiceYellow color in the skin, due to deposition of bilirubin in the skin.7
5115316933PallorPale; caused by decreased blood flow in vessels.8
5115316935CyanosisBlue skin; due to increased concentration of deoxyhemoglobin in cutaneous blood vessels.9
5115316940Nail plateBody of the nail.10
5115316941Nail bedVascular, nail plate attached.11
5115316942LunulaWhite, bottom part of nail.12
5115316943Free edgeEnd of the nail.13
5115316948ErythemaRedness14
5115316964Basal cell carcinomaArising in the lowest level of the skin, 80% of skin cancers, found on head and neck. Pearly white and translucent, grow slowly, rarely metastasize15
5115316965Metastasize(of a cancer) spread to other sites in the body by metastasis.16
5115316966Squamous cell carcinomaUpper layer of the epidermis, 16% of skin cancers. Crusted and scaly with inflamed or ulcerated appearance. Can metastasize.17
5115316968Risk factors for melanoma1. History of previous melanoma 2. 50+ yo 3. Regular dermatologist absent 4. Mole changing 5. Male gender 6. 50 or more moles 7. 1-4 abnormal moles 8. Red/light hair 9. UV radiation from heavy sun exposure 10. Light eye or skin color- skin that freckles or burns easily. 11. Severe blistering sunburns in childhood 12. Immunosupression from HIV or chemo 13. Family history18
5115316972ABCDEFGH for MolesAsymmetry Boarder irregularity Color change Diameter- > 6mm Evolving Family History Greater than 50 Healing not19
5115317004KeloidHypertrophic scarring that extends beyond the boarders of the initiating injury.20
5115317021Basal Cell CarcinomaMalignant, grows slowly. Effects mostly fair skinned adults 40+ yo. Found on the face.21
5115317022Squamous Cell CarcinomaMalignant, found on sun exposed areas of fair skinned adults 60+ yo. Can develop actinic keratosis. Firmer, and redder than BCC.22
5115317033Leukonychia (white spots)Non-uniform white spots that grow slowly with the nail. Caused by trauma or over manicuring.23

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