Chapter 16 - Skin - Abnormal Conditions Flashcards

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What is Alopecia?

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  • the absence of hair where it normally grows
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Is Alopecia an autoimmune disease?

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  • Yes, it is an autoimmune disease in which hair falls out in patches
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What is Ecchymosis?

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  • blue-black marks on the skin
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What causes Ecchymosis?

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  • usually caused by an injury, such as a bump, blow, or fall
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What does Ecchymosis impact may cause?

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  • a blood vessel to burst open leaking blood under the skin, creating a bruise.
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How is ecchymosis treated?

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  • Medication for pain
  • Apply ice
  • Elevated the area
  • Rest
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What is Petechiae?

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  • small pinpoint hemorrhage
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How is Petechiae cause?

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  • may be caused by any of a number of fungal, viral and bacterial infections
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What is pruritus?

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  • Itching
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How is pruritus cause?

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  • From hair regrowth, sunburns, insect bites, dry skin, or healing wounds
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Who is more common to having pruritus?

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  • older adults
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What is purpura- Purpura refer to?

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  • purple-colored spots that are most recognizable on the skin
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What is another name for purpura- Purpura?

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  • blood spots or skin hemorrhages
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Where on the body can purpura- Purpura also appear?

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  • The spots may also appear on organs or mucous membranes, including the membranes on the inside of the mouth
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How is Purpura occur?

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  • when small blood vessels burst, causing blood to pool under the skin
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What is Urticaria?

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  • an acute allergic reaction with red, round wheals on the skin
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What is another name for Urticaria?

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  • Hives
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Symptoms of Urticaria?

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  • an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly.
  • Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting
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How is Urticaria cause?

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  • either as a result of the body’s reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons
20
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What is Acne?

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  • papular and pustular eruption of skin with increased production of sebum – oily skin
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What is Cellulitis?

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  • a diffuse acute infection of the skin
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What is Atopic dermatitis?

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  • inflammation of the skin with erythematous and papulovesicular lesions caused by allergy
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What is another name for Atopic Dermatitis?

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  • Eczema
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What is Exanthematous Viral Diseases?

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  • a rash due to virus
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Example of Exanthematous Viral Diseases?

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  • Rubella
26
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What is Gangrene?

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  • the death of tissue with loss of blood supply