Ch.4 Disorders & Diseases Of The Skin (Dermatitis)

Question 1

What is dermatitis?

Answer 1

Inflammatory condition of skin ; various forms include lesions, such as eczema, vesicles , papules

Question 2

Contact with allergens and caustic chemicals causing sensitivity and disorder. Gloves and protective skin creams can help prevent this .

Answer 2

Contact dermatitis

Question 3

Direct skin contact with allergen. Exposure to allergen will not always cause allergic reaction.

What is the development of hypersensitivity as a result of repeat exposure to allergen over time?

Answer 3

Allergic contact dermatitis

Sensitization

Question 4

What irritants can cause contact dermatitis?

Answer 4

•makeup
•skin care products
•dyes
•red dye in products
•detergents
•fabrics
•jewelry
•nickel in jewelry
•plants

Question 5

Chronic relapsing for of dermatitis. (Atopic=excess inflammation from allergies)

Answer 5

Atopic dermatitis

Question 6

Inflammatory painful itching desease if skin. Acute or chronic and has dry/ moist lesions?

Answer 6

Eczema

Question 7

Irritating substances damage the epidermis. Redness sweating, scaling in thing to serious chemical burns. Floods system tissue with water to dilute the irritant therefore swelling occurs. Immune system releases histamines

Answer 7

Irritant contact dermatitis

Question 8

Acne like condition around mouth consisting of clusters of small papule. Can be caused by toothpaste but it’s not contagious

Answer 8

PeriORAL Dermatitis

Question 9

A form of eczema characterized by inflammation, DRY OR OILY SCALING , crusting or itchiness. Often on eyebrows, scalp, along hairline, middle of forehead or alongside nose.

Answer 9

Seborrheic dermatitis

Question 10

Caused by poor circulation in lower legs & can create chronic inflammatory state. Can cause ulcerations, scaly skin, itching and hyperpigmentation

Answer 10

Stasis dermatitis