Chapter 16 - Diseases of the Integument Flashcards
Inherited genetic defect causing lack of or deficient production of melanin
Albinism
Progressive skin disorder manifested by destruction of melanocytes
Vitiligo
White patches in the skin
Vitiligo
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin
Acne
Most common; affects more than 90% of adolescence in the US
Acne Vulgaris
Chronic dandruff; cradle cap in the infants; Common inflammatory skin disorder affecting areas of the head and trunk where sebaceous glands are prominent
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Causes dry to greasy flaky, white to yellowish to red scales
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Specific pathologic structural or functional changes or both brought about by disease or injury
Inflammatory Lesions
Gram-positive cocci that occur in chains
Streptococci
Highly Contagious; Spread by sneezing, coughing
Scarlet Fever
Viral skin infection’ Causes inflammation of skin and clusters of fluid filled vesicles
Herpes
Acute inflammation of sensory neurons caused by exposure to or reactivation of herpes zoster virus
Shingles (Herpes Zoster Virus)
Bacterial infection by Borrelia burgdorferi
Lyme Disease
Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Erythema
Migrans
Small, dark skin growth
Melanocytic Nevus