Chapter 16 - Skin - Abnormal Conditions Flashcards
1
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What is Alopecia?
A
- the absence of hair where it normally grows
2
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Is Alopecia an autoimmune disease?
A
- Yes, it is an autoimmune disease in which hair falls out in patches
3
Q
What is Ecchymosis?
A
- blue-black marks on the skin
4
Q
What causes Ecchymosis?
A
- usually caused by an injury, such as a bump, blow, or fall
5
Q
What does Ecchymosis impact may cause?
A
- a blood vessel to burst open leaking blood under the skin, creating a bruise.
6
Q
How is ecchymosis treated?
A
- Medication for pain
- Apply ice
- Elevated the area
- Rest
7
Q
What is Petechiae?
A
- small pinpoint hemorrhage
8
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How is Petechiae cause?
A
- may be caused by any of a number of fungal, viral and bacterial infections
9
Q
What is pruritus?
A
- Itching
10
Q
How is pruritus cause?
A
- From hair regrowth, sunburns, insect bites, dry skin, or healing wounds
11
Q
Who is more common to having pruritus?
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- older adults
12
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What is purpura- Purpura refer to?
A
- purple-colored spots that are most recognizable on the skin
13
Q
What is another name for purpura- Purpura?
A
- blood spots or skin hemorrhages
14
Q
Where on the body can purpura- Purpura also appear?
A
- The spots may also appear on organs or mucous membranes, including the membranes on the inside of the mouth
15
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How is Purpura occur?
A
- when small blood vessels burst, causing blood to pool under the skin
