Across
- 2. Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus; infectious and contagious. Also known as a wart.
- 3. Noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.
- 5. Abnormal growth of the skin; many are benign, or harmless.
- 11. Structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury including any mark, wound or abnormalities.
- 13. A form of obsessive-compulsive disorder in which the person picks at their skin to the point of injury, infection, or scarring.
- 16. Excessive perspiration due to a medical condition.
- 17. Rednesss caused by inflammation.
- 18. Acquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis, also known as a callus.
- 19. A foul smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet.
- 20. Deficiency in perspiration, often a result of a fever or skin disease that requires medical treatment.
Down
- 1. Vascular dilation of the blood vessels.
- 4. Caused by an allergic reaction reaction from the body’s histamine production. Also known as hives.
- 6. Persistent itching.
- 7. Excessive perspiration-not related to excessive exercise or heat.
- 8. Tiny round or oval pigmented areas of the skin on areas exposed to the sun. Also referred to as maculae’s.
- 9. The branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and it’s disorders and diseases.
- 10. A physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin.
- 12. Malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries. Also known as a birthmark.
- 14. An inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands.
- 15. A contagious condition caused by fungal infection.