CDaD of Integumentary System

Question 1

Acne Vulgaris

Answer 1

Pimples! chronic inflammatory disease generally caused by overproduction of sebum around the root of the hair follicle. common in teens.

Question 2

Seborrhea

Answer 2

overactive sebaceous glands

Question 3

seborrheic dermatitis

Answer 3

an infected sebaceous gland

Question 4

seborrheic keratosis

Answer 4

benign skin growth

non cancerous moles

Question 5

onychia or onychitis

Answer 5

inflammation of the bed of the nail. likely will fall off.

Question 6

onychorcryptosis

Answer 6

ingrown toenail, can be caused by a fungal infectionl

Question 7

mycosis

Answer 7

abnormal condition caused by a fungus

Question 8

Tinea

Answer 8

ringworm, a fungal infection

Question 9

Impetigo

Answer 9

bacterial infection, painful pustules that become encrusted and then rupture

Question 10

Gangrene

Answer 10

death of tissue caused by loss of circulation to the area

Question 11

Parasitic infestation

Answer 11

dwelling of microscopic parasites on the surface of the skin

Question 12

What is a Lesion?

Answer 12

a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, or tumor.

Question 13

crust or scab

Answer 13

collection of dried sebum and cellular debris after injury

Question 14

macule

Answer 14

discolored flat spot less than 1cm in aka freckles

Question 15

skin nodule

Answer 15

solid or cystic (cyst) raised bump on the skin

Question 16

exudate

Answer 16

a fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound

Question 17

Psoriasis

Answer 17

skin disorder resulting in flare ups. red papules covered with silvery scales

Question 18

Acanthosis Nigricans

Answer 18

a velvety, darkening of the skin that usually occurs in intertriginous areas. often look grey.

intertriginous is where the two parts of the skin touch or rub

Question 19

Albinism

Answer 19

genetic condition, absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises.

Question 20

Chloasma

Answer 20

overactive pigmentation, brown spots on the face. common during pregnacy, hormonal changes or as a side effect of some meds.

Question 21

Vitiligo

Answer 21

destruction of melanocytes. causes irregular white patches of skin.

Question 22

Alopecia

Answer 22

partial or complete baldness

Question 23

Follicitis

Answer 23

inflammation of the hair follicle

Question 24

Hirsutism

Answer 24

excessive body hair in women. can be hereditary or caused by hormonal imbalance

Question 25

Contusion

Answer 25

injury to the skin without breaking skin surface

Question 26

ecchymosis | (Outside Juice Condition)

Answer 26

aka a bruise.

Question 27

hematoma

Answer 27

swelling of clotted blood in the tissue

Question 28

petechiae | pronounced: (puh-TEE-kee-ee)

Answer 28

Appear as small red or purple spots on the skin, caused by minor bleeding of capillaries (tiny blood vessels) under the skin. can be caused by various things from straining, to medications, infections, or other disorders.

Question 29

purpura

Answer 29

purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin ## Footnote bigger versions of petechiae

Question 30

dermatitis

Answer 30

inflammation of the skin, skin becomes swollen, red, and itchy

Question 31

contact dermatitis

Answer 31

contact with an irritant or allergen

Question 32

eczema

Answer 32

persistent or reoccuring dermatitis

Question 33

exfoliative dermatitis

Answer 33

an inflammatory skin disease that causes widespread redness and scaling of the skin | also called Erythroderma

Question 34

fissure

Answer 34

groove or crack in the skin

Question 35

ulcer

Answer 35

an open sore or lesion, resulting in tissue loss around the edges

Question 36

pressure sore

Answer 36

aka decubitus or bedsores