Across
- 1. The body's built-in system for cooling down
- 9. A condition commonly associated with dry, itchy, inflamed skin
- 10. The pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color
- 11. Removal of a small tissue sample for examination
- 12. A structural protein that helps give skin strength and support
- 15. A skin condition involving clogged hair follicles and oil glands
- 16. A physician specializing in conditions of the skin, hair, and nails
- 18. A chronic immune-mediated disease that causes raised, scaly skin patches
- 19. A period when symptoms become more active or severe
- 20. Something psoriasis is NOT, despite a common misconception
- 23. The immune response behind redness, swelling, and many skin conditions
Down
- 1. Skin damage caused by too much UV exposure
- 2. A topical product used to protect skin from UV radiation
- 3. A potentially dangerous cancer of pigment-producing skin cells
- 4. The body system that plays a central role in psoriasis
- 5. Silvery-white flakes that can form over psoriasis plaques
- 6. Areas affected by psoriatic arthritis in addition to the skin
- 7. The type of gland that produces the skin's natural oils
- 8. A protein found in skin, hair, and nails
- 13. The outermost layer of the skin
- 14. Tiny openings in the skin where sweat and oil reach the surface
- 17. A common skin sensation that creates the urge to scratch
- 21. The rating that measures protection against UVB rays
- 22. Raised, inflamed patches commonly associated with psoriasis
- 24. Something that can cause psoriasis symptoms to worsen