Chapter 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System: Signs and Symptoms Flashcards
What is the signs and symptoms of Seborrheic Dermatitis
areas of greatest sebaceous glands-change in quality causes redness and yellow greasy-appearing scales
What is the signs and symptoms of Contact Dermatitis
small vessicles; irritants or allergic response result in rash
What is the signs and symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
children-vesicular and exudative; adults-leathery vesicles; face, neck, elbows, knees, trunk area
What is the signs and symptoms of Urticaria
body and mucous membrane lesions; itching, wheels; deep tissue results in angioedema; GI abdominal colic
What is the signs and symptoms of Psoriasis
silvery scales develop into dry plaques; scalp, arms and legs
What is the signs and symptoms of Rosacea
mistaken for sunburn, or acne; redness of skin; blood vessels of cheeks and face enlarge and show through skin
What is the signs and symptoms of Acne Vulgaris
erythematous papules, pustules, and comedones; mostly in adolescents
What is the signs and symptoms of Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
bandlike unilateral pattern along course of peripheral nerves or dermatomes; burning or tingling pain on course; vesicles;
What is the signs and symptoms of Impetigo
honey-colored crust; face, trunk, and arms;
What is the signs and symptoms of Furuncles and Carbuncles
inflamed hair follicle becomes infected and infection beyond follicle; red and swollen
What is the signs and symptoms of Cellulitis
lower extremities; erythema and pitting edema; tender and hot skin;
What is the signs and symptoms of Dermatophytoses
classified by region; scaling with central clearing; tinea fungus
What is the signs and symptoms of Decubitus Ulcers
shiny, rddened skin appearing over bony prominences; in immobile individuals; blisters, erosion, necrosis, and ulceration
What is the signs and symptoms of Scabies and Pediculosis
intense itchy; rash; hands, breasts, waistline and genital area; nit (eggs) on hair shafts, skin or clothing
What is the signs and symptoms of Benign and Premalignant Tumors
vary according to condition experienced
What is the signs and symptoms of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
BCC (on the nose especially) and SCC; face, scalp, ears, back, chest; bump or nodule; Hyperkeratosis-ONLY SCC
What is the signs and symptoms of Malignant Melanoma
solitary lesions; mens back and womens legs; newly pigmented area of skin or change in mole; ABCDE’s of skin cancer
What is the signs and symptoms of Alopecia
temporary or permanent; gradually or sudden; all or patchy; depends on type; hair loss
What is the signs and symptoms of Folliculitis
individual pustules; thighs, buttocks, beard area, and scalp; asymptomatic
What is the signs and symptoms of Corns and Calluses
corns- glassy core, small, bit painful; Calluses- larg, ball of foot and palm of hands
What is the signs and symptoms of Vurrucae (Warts)
HPV infection; common warts, plantar warts, and flat warts;
What is the signs and symptoms of Deformed or Discolored Nails
unusual thickening, color variation, change in shape
What is the signs and symptoms of Paronychia
cuticle or nail fold becomes edematous, red, and painful; purulent material out of nail; whitlow besides nail;
