Tag Archives: DermTerms
Cellulitis
Acute bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Symptoms include pain, rapidly spreading redness, and swelling; fever may occur as well. Treatment is with antibiotics. Prognosis is excellent with timely treatment.
Hyponichium
The junction between the free edge of the nail and the skin of the fingertip.
Dermatophyte
A parasitic fungus that obtains nutrients from keratinized material and can cause infection of the skin, hair and nails.
Tinea pedis
Also known as “athlete’s foot,” tinea pedis is a dermatophyte infection of the feet. It is the most common type of dermatophyte infection, most likely because moisture from foot sweating facilitates fungal growth.
Onychomycosis
A fungal infection of the nail
Telogen
the resting phase of the hair cycle; hair is shed at the end
Catagen
the degenerative phase of the hair cycle
Anagen
the growth phase of hair, when cells are rapidly dividing; can range from months to years depending on location and individual characteristics
Hair shaft
hair that is present above the scalp
Hair root
hair that is present below the scalp