Across
- 3. a circumscribed, pigmented area, a mole, or a birthmark
- 5. a small elevation of the epidermis that contains fluid; also called a blister
- 8. a localized skin infection originating from a hair follicle; also called boil
- 10. a purple-red discoloration resulting from hemorrhage into the skin
- 14. a closed sac or pouch that contains fluid
- 15. skin eruption usually caused by an allergic reaction to foods, infection, or injury; also called hives
- 17. a small circumscribed skin elevation that contains pus
- 18. swelling caused by accumulation of fluid
- 19. a torn or jagged wound
- 21. a pinpoint skin hemorrhage
- 23. a loss or lack of scalp hair; also called baldness
- 25. profuse (not necessarily excessive) sweating
- 26. an elevated lesion formed from the buildup of sebum and keratin; also called a blackhead
- 28. a change in tissues due to disease or injury
- 29. a small, solid, circumscribed skin elevation; also called pimple
- 30. an overgrowth of scar tissue
Down
- 1. a narrow break or slit in the skin
- 2. a scar
- 4. a local uneven surface of the skin caused by fat deposition, usually in thighs and buttocks
- 6. an abnormal yellow coloring of the skin; also called xanthoderma
- 7. a symptom of intense itching
- 9. a discolored flat spot, such as a freckle
- 11. an eroded lesion of the skin or mucous membrane
- 12. a collection of pus from a localized infection
- 13. a temporary, itchy elevation of the skin, usually with a white center and red perimeter; also called a welt
- 16. an injury to the skin that causes discoloration and swelling without breaking the skin surface; also called a bruise
- 17. abnormal lack of skin color; paleness
- 20. general term for redness of the skin
- 22. a skin wound caused by scraping
- 24. the formation of local hard areas on the skin or elsewhere
- 27. a small circumscribed skin elevation caused by a virus; also called a wart