Chapter 11 - Disorders & Diseases Of The Skin⭐️ Flashcards
When can you treat impetigo
Never it is highly contagious
What is excoriation
Sore / abrasion caused by scratching or scraping
What is ringworm
Fungus, tinea corporis, highly contagious, ringed red pattern with raised edges
What is seaborrhea
Severe oiliness of the skin
What is acne’s technical definition
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comedones and blemishes; commonly known as acne simplex or acne vulgaris
Detailed description of milia
Whitish, pearl like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin with no visible opening, hardened and closed over, common in dry skin types, may be caused by skin trauma such as laser, chronic exposure to UV radiation
What is vitiligo
Pigmentation disease characterized by white irregular patches of skin that are
totally lacking pigment
What are types of skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Maglinant melanoma
Describe basal cell carcinoma
Most common and least severe type
Shiny bumps that are either colored or as light or pearly nodules
Open sores, reddish patches, or a smooth growth with an elevated border
Describe squamous cell carcinoma
Red or pink scaly papules
Sometimes open sores or crusty areas that do not heal and may bleed easily
Describe malignant melanoma
Most serious form of skin cancer
Black or dark patches on the skin usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised
Can even be tan or white
Can be found on areas not commonly exposed to sunlight
What is malaria rubra
Prickly heat, acute inflammation disorder of the sweat glands; result in the
eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure
What is couperose skin
Telangiectasia, vascular lesions, capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger, or distended blood vessels, characterized by redness
What are wheals
Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or stings.
Also are hives
What is a fissure
A crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. An example of this would be chapped lips or hands.
