Chapter 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System: Terms Flashcards
one of the most common skin disorders, is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous, or, oil glands
Seborrheic Dermatitis
an acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by an exogenous chemical or substance
Contact Dermatitis
is a chronic inflammation of the skin that tends to occur in patients with a family history of allergic conditions
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
is associated with severe itching followed by the appearance of redness and an area of swelling (wheal) in a localized area of the skin; hives
Urticaria
chronic skin condition marked by thick, flashy, red patches of various sizes, covering with characteristic white, silvery scales
Psoriasis
chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin, causes redness, primarily in the areas where individuals blush or flush
Rosacea
is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Papule’s, pustules, and comedones are usually present
Acne Vulgaris
is an acute inflammatory dermatomal eruption of extremely painful vesicles
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
common, contagious, superficial skin infection. manifests early vesicular or pustular lesions that rupture and form thick yellow crusts
Impetigo
is pus-containing abscess that involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue.
Furuncle (boil)
either an unusually large furuncle or multiple furuncles that develop in adjoining follicles, connected by many drainage canals
Carbuncle
acute, diffuse, bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Cellulitis
is a chronic superficial fungal infection of the skin
Dermatophytosis (Tinea)
characterized by round, gray, scaly lesions on the scalp
Tinea Capitis
characterized by lesions that are round, ringed, and scaled with vesicles
Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)
begins at the tip of toenails, affecting one or more nails at at time. can also affect fingernails, but less common
Tinea Unguium
characterized by intense burning, stinging pruritus between the toes and on the soles of the feet
Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot)
characterized by raised, red, pruritic vesicular patches, with well-defined borders, located in the groin area
Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch)
commonly called a pressure ulcer or bed sore, is a localized area of dead skin that can affect the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer
Decubitus Ulcer
are the two most common parasitic insects to infest humans
Scabies and Pediculosis
caused by the human itch mite, Sarcoptes scabiei
Scabies
head louse are
pediculus humanus capitus
body louse are
P. humanus corporis
pubic or crab louse are
Phthirus pubis
Noncancerous growths or tumors of the skin fall into two categories.
Benign and Premalignant Tumors
are benign growths originating in the epidermis, clinically appearing as tan-brown, greasy papule or plaques
Seborrheic Keratosis
are benign asymptomatic and can be found on any part of the body, particularly on the front of the lower leg. thought to be caused by fibrous reactions to viral infections; scaly, hard growths that are slightly raised and pinkish brown
Dermatofibroma
benign epithelial growth that may be caused by a virus and generally is seen in people in their 60s. smooth, red, dome-shaped papule with central crust that usually appears singly but may occur in multiple numbers
Keratocanthoma
occur secondary to trauma or surgery. large and thick skin growth. cause pruritus and sometimes deformities
Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
develop when a sebaceous gland slowly fills with a thick fluid. commonly found on the scalp, face, base of ears, and the chest
Epidermal (Sebaceous) Cyst
are common benign skin growths or tags. painless and usually caused by friction, they are found mainly in the axilla, on the neck, and on inguinal areas of the body
Acrochordon (Skin Tag)
premalignant lesions and are seen on sun-exposed areas of the body; caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet portion of sunlight
Actinic Keratosis
affect more than 1 million Americans each year. arises in the basal (deepest) layer of the epidermis and arrises in the epithelial layer (outer) layer
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
is the most serious of the three types of skin cancer, but it is not as common. arises in epidermal melanocytes, cells that make the brown pigment, melanin
Malignant Melanoma
skin normally contains special cells called melanocytes that produce melanin, a black pigment that gives color to the skin. results when there is too few or too many or a disturbance in melanocytes
Abnormal Skin Pigmentation
rare inherited condition in which the melanocytes are unable to produce melanin. pale skinned, with white hair and generally pink or pale blue eyes
Albinism
possibly an autoimmune condition, produces pale irregular patches of skin, often evenly located on one side of the body
Vitiligo
occurs in some women during hormonal changes, such as pregnancy or with oral contraceptive use. patches of dark skin develop on the face, especially over the cheeks
Melasma (Cholasma)
benign lesions of proliferating blood vessels in the dermis that produce a red, blue, or purple color
Hemangioma
small dark areas of skin composed of dense collections of melanocytes (moles)
Nevi (Moles)
fungal infection that causes patches of flaky, light, or dark skin to develop on the trunk of the body
Pityriasis
unspecified adverse effect resulting from proper drug, medicinal, or biologic substance properly administered
Abnormal Suntan
the loss or absence of hair, especially on the scalp
Alopecia (Baldness)
inflammatory reaction of the hair follicles that produce erythemic, pustular lesions
Folliculitis
extremely common, localized hyper plastic areas of the stratum corner layer of the epidermis
Corns and Calluses
are elevated growths of the epidermis that result from hyperplasia (warts)
Verrucae (Warts)
nails with any unusual thickening, shape, or color that deviates from normal
Deformed or Discolored Nails
infection of the skin around a nail (cuticle)
Paronychia
