24 Skin Disorders Flashcards
Sores that form around the mouth and lips caused by a virus
HSV-1(Cold Sores)
Blisters on nerve endings; caused from chicken pox
Herpes Zoster(Shingles)
Loss of hair
Alopecia
Blisters and swelling caused from heat
First Degree Burn
Itchy, dry skin caused from fungus in damp environments
Tinea Pedis(Athlete’s foot)
Cancer, shiny bump or sore caused from sun exposure
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Patchy loss of skin color
Vitiligo
Pimples caused from hormones and puberty
Acne
Small white sores inside the mouth
Aphthous Ulcers(Canker Sores)
Scaly, red ring shaped rash; fungus
Dermatophytosis(ringworm)
Itchy, dry skin; born with it and has flare ups
Atopic Dermatitis(Eczema)
Swelling and redness from a bacterial infection that spreads
Cellulitis
Red bumps on face; has flare ups
Rosacea
Red sore that turn into yellow scabs, bacteria
Impetigo
Cancer, flat scaly sore caused from sun exposure
Squamos Cell Carcinoma
Patchy rash caused from genetics, environment, or alcohol
Psoriasis
Red and swollen splotches caused from bacteria
MRSA
Cancer, looks like a spread of pigment
Malignant Melanoma
Dry leathery skin caused from heat or chemicals
Third Degree Burns
Pale white skin caused from lack of melanin
Albinism
Inflammation caused from skin reaction to touching something
Contact Dermatitis
Skin rash caused from ingesting something
Urticaria(hives)
Contracted fungus that lives underneath nails
Onychomycosis(nail fungus)
Small grainy bumps that are usually frozen off
Wart
