Chapter 5 Diseases & Conditions

Question 1

Abscess

Answer 1

Localized collection of puss at the site of infection.

Question 2

Alopecia

Answer 2

Loss of hair from aging, endocrine disorder, drug addiction, skin disease, baldness

Question 3

Bowen disease

Answer 3

Early form of skin cancer, easily treatable, has red scaly patch on the skin.

Question 4

Cellulitis

Answer 4

Widespread infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Question 5

Chloasma

Answer 5

Pigmentary skin discoloration, usually yellowish brown patches or spots.

Question 6

Comedo

Answer 6

Small skin lesions of acne plugging an excretory duct of the skin, the closed form is a whitehead

Question 7

Decubitus ulcer

Answer 7

Inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in or position that prevents blood flow. Common in the elderly. Pressure ulcers.

Question 8

Echymosis

Answer 8

Skin discoloration, large area bluish black to greenish brown or yellow, a bruise.

Question 9

Eczema

Answer 9

Inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, papule, vesicles, accompanied by intense itching.

Question 10

Erythema

Answer 10

Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

Question 11

Eschar

Answer 11

Dead matter sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn

Question 12

Impetigo

Answer 12

Isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

Question 13

Keratosis

Answer 13

Horny growth like a callus or wart

Question 14

Lentigo

Answer 14

Small brown macules usually on face and arms usually brought on by sun exposure.

Question 15

Pallor

Answer 15

Unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin.

Question 16

Pediculosis

Answer 16

Lice

Question 17

Petechia

Answer 17

Minute hemorrhage under the skin.

Question 18

Pruritus

Answer 18

Intense itching

Question 19

Psoriasis

Answer 19

Itchy red patches covered by thick dry silvery scales, excessive development of the basal layer epidermis.

Question 20

Purpura

Answer 20

Bleeding disorder

Question 21

Scabies

Answer 21

Contagious skin disease, itch mite, sexual contact

Question 22

Tinea

Answer 22

Fungal infection, ringworm

Question 23

Urticaria

Answer 23

Allergic reaction pale red elevated patches. Hives or wheals

Question 24

Verruca

Answer 24

Warts

Question 25

Vitiligo

Answer 25

Loss of pigmentation, characterized by milk white patches.