Across
- 2. Elevated lesion filled with pus
- 3. Discoloration from bleeding under skin; larger than petechiae
- 7. Parasitic infestation caused by burrowing mites
- 9. glands Structures that regulate body temperature via sweat
- 11. Tissue that covers surfaces and lines cavities
- 12. Flat lesion with color change but no elevation
- 13. Structure specialized to produce and release substances
- 14. Vascular cancer linked to immune suppression (HIV/AIDS)
- 16. Highly contagious superficial bacterial infection, common in children
- 18. Deepest epidermal layer where mitosis actively occurs
- 19. Loss of pigment due to melanocyte destruction
- 20. Purple discoloration from bleeding under skin, larger than petechiae
- 21. cell carcinoma Malignancy of flat epithelial cells in epidermis
- 23. Skin layer containing blood vessels, nerves, and glands
- 24. Pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color
- 25. Pinpoint hemorrhage under skin, does not blanch
- 26. Benign skin lesion commonly called a mole
- 28. Linear crack in skin extending into dermis
- 29. Hardened keratin plates protecting distal digits
- 33. Exocrine glands that secrete oil into hair follicles
- 36. Dead epidermal tissue at base of nail plate
- 37. Tissue damage caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation
- 38. Benign growth caused by human papillomavirus
- 40. Closed sac containing fluid, pus, or semi-solid material
- 41. Epidermal cells that produce melanin
- 42. Autoimmune disorder causing thick, scaly plaques
- 45. Allergic reaction producing raised, itchy welts
- 47. Autoimmune disease causing fibrosis and skin tightening
- 49. Outer layer composed of stratified squamous epithelium
- 51. Solid lesion larger and deeper than a papule
- 52. Protein that gives skin strength and prevents sagging
Down
- 1. Genetic absence of melanin despite normal melanocyte count
- 4. Deep layer composed mainly of adipose tissue
- 5. Enlarged, twisted veins due to valve failure
- 6. Excessive scar tissue growing beyond wound boundaries
- 8. Multiple layers of flat cells for protection
- 10. Chronic inflammatory condition with itching and redness
- 13. Necrosis due to loss of blood supply, often infection-related
- 15. Partial or complete loss of hair from scalp or body
- 17. Small raised lesion without fluid
- 22. Bluish discoloration caused by low blood oxygen levels
- 27. Cells specialized for storing fat (adipocytes)
- 30. Mature scar tissue left after wound healing
- 31. Tough fibrous protein found in hair, skin, and nails
- 32. Abnormal tissue growth projecting from a mucous membrane
- 34. Oily substance that lubricates skin and hair
- 35. Inflammation of clogged sebaceous follicles, not just “dirty skin”
- 38. Temporary raised area from allergic response
- 39. Open lesion with tissue loss and slow healing
- 43. Smooth muscle that contracts to produce goosebumps
- 44. Visible pale crescent at proximal nail
- 46. Small fluid-filled blister less than 1 cm
- 48. Organic fats used for energy storage and insulation
- 50. Dermatophyte infection commonly called ringworm