Associated Clinical Sciences Part II Flashcards
What is Lichenification?
Rough and thick skin due to constant scratching of chronic dermatitis
Lichen Planus Description
Fine, inconspicuous scales
Nummular Eczema lesion description
- coin-shaped*, ring , or annular lesionthat forms patches and oozes and crust over
- Nummular means “coin shaped”
Paronychia definition
Infection where the nail and skin meet at the side
Pemphigus Vulgaris Description
Potentially life-threatening condition exhibiting bulla (blisters) on the skin
Name of Lesion caused by Pityriasis Rosea
Herald Patch
Psoriasis Description
Silver scales on extensor surfaces of knees and elbows
Scabies description
Transmissable (whirlpool) infection caused by mites and characterized by group vesicles and superficial linea furrows in the groin
Seborrheic Dermatitis description
Dandruff, similar to cradle cap in newborns
Urticaria description
Hives described as wheal
Difference between Vitiligo and Albinism
Vitiligo happens after birth due to auto-immune condition
M/C Skin cancer
Basal Cell
Most invasive skin cancer
Melanoma (multicolored*)
Squamous cell description
Irregular and flaky
Actinic Keratosis Can lead to ___
Cquamous cell carcinoma
-It’s a premalignant condition caused by repetitive sun exposure
Attention seeking, aggressive, seductive
Hysterical aka Histrionic
Admiration for self, nobody else is important
Narcissism
Inrtoverted and withdrawn, emotionally cold and distant
Schizoid
Refusal to perceive unpleasant realities
Denial
Act of assigning a feeling or belief to another person
Projection