Ch.4 Disorders & Diseases Of The Skin (vascular Conditions)

Question 1

Common tertiary (Vascular) conditions or disorders?

Answer 1

•Rosaecea- inflammatory progressive disorder that starts with flushing and increasing to bouts of redness. Hereditary, bacteria, dermodex mite can be causes. VASODILATION(vascular dilation) can make it worse
•Telangiectasia-visible capillaries 0.5-1.0 mm in diameter on face (nose, cheek, chin) caused by injury, hereditary, extreme temps,rosacea, hormones. Matting of tiny telangiectasia creates ruddy complexion called COUPEROSE SKIN.
•Varicose vein- visible vascularity that are abnormally dislates and twisted veins on the body. Often on legs. Contributing factors: pregnancy, prolonged sitting, standing, genetics