Chapter 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System: Terms

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one of the most common skin disorders, is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous, or, oil glands

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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an acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by an exogenous chemical or substance

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Contact Dermatitis

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is a chronic inflammation of the skin that tends to occur in patients with a family history of allergic conditions

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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

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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

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Urticaria

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chronic skin condition marked by thick, flashy, red patches of various sizes, covering with characteristic white, silvery scales

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Psoriasis

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chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin, causes redness, primarily in the areas where individuals blush or flush

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Rosacea

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is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Papule’s, pustules, and comedones are usually present

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Acne Vulgaris

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is an acute inflammatory dermatomal eruption of extremely painful vesicles

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

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common, contagious, superficial skin infection. manifests early vesicular or pustular lesions that rupture and form thick yellow crusts

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Impetigo

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is pus-containing abscess that involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue.

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Furuncle (boil)

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either an unusually large furuncle or multiple furuncles that develop in adjoining follicles, connected by many drainage canals

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Carbuncle

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acute, diffuse, bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Cellulitis

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is a chronic superficial fungal infection of the skin

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Dermatophytosis (Tinea)

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characterized by round, gray, scaly lesions on the scalp

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Tinea Capitis

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characterized by lesions that are round, ringed, and scaled with vesicles

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Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)

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begins at the tip of toenails, affecting one or more nails at at time. can also affect fingernails, but less common

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Tinea Unguium

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characterized by intense burning, stinging pruritus between the toes and on the soles of the feet

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Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot)

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characterized by raised, red, pruritic vesicular patches, with well-defined borders, located in the groin area

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Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch)

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commonly called a pressure ulcer or bed sore, is a localized area of dead skin that can affect the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer

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Decubitus Ulcer

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are the two most common parasitic insects to infest humans

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Scabies and Pediculosis

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caused by the human itch mite, Sarcoptes scabiei

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Scabies

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head louse are

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pediculus humanus capitus

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body louse are

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P. humanus corporis

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pubic or crab louse are

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Phthirus pubis

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Noncancerous growths or tumors of the skin fall into two categories.

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Benign and Premalignant Tumors

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are benign growths originating in the epidermis, clinically appearing as tan-brown, greasy papule or plaques

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Seborrheic Keratosis

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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

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Dermatofibroma

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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

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Keratocanthoma

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occur secondary to trauma or surgery. large and thick skin growth. cause pruritus and sometimes deformities

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Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars

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develop when a sebaceous gland slowly fills with a thick fluid. commonly found on the scalp, face, base of ears, and the chest

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Epidermal (Sebaceous) Cyst

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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

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Acrochordon (Skin Tag)

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premalignant lesions and are seen on sun-exposed areas of the body; caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet portion of sunlight

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Actinic Keratosis

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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

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Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers

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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

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Malignant Melanoma

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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

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Abnormal Skin Pigmentation

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rare inherited condition in which the melanocytes are unable to produce melanin. pale skinned, with white hair and generally pink or pale blue eyes

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Albinism

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possibly an autoimmune condition, produces pale irregular patches of skin, often evenly located on one side of the body

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Vitiligo

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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

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Melasma (Cholasma)

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benign lesions of proliferating blood vessels in the dermis that produce a red, blue, or purple color

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Hemangioma

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small dark areas of skin composed of dense collections of melanocytes (moles)

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Nevi (Moles)

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fungal infection that causes patches of flaky, light, or dark skin to develop on the trunk of the body

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Pityriasis

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unspecified adverse effect resulting from proper drug, medicinal, or biologic substance properly administered

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Abnormal Suntan

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the loss or absence of hair, especially on the scalp

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Alopecia (Baldness)

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inflammatory reaction of the hair follicles that produce erythemic, pustular lesions

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Folliculitis

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extremely common, localized hyper plastic areas of the stratum corner layer of the epidermis

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Corns and Calluses

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are elevated growths of the epidermis that result from hyperplasia (warts)

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Verrucae (Warts)

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nails with any unusual thickening, shape, or color that deviates from normal

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Deformed or Discolored Nails

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infection of the skin around a nail (cuticle)

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Paronychia