Chapter 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System: Etiology Flashcards
What is the etiology of Seborrheic Dermatitis
idiopathic; hereditary possibly
What is the etiology of Contact Dermatitis
plants- poison ivy, oak, or sumac; other irritants
What is the etiology of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
idiopathic; sensitivity to milk, OJ, and other foods
What is the etiology of Urticaria
acute hypersensitivity and the release of histamines
What is the etiology of Psoriasis
idiopathic; genitically determined; autoimmune?
What is the etiology of Rosacea
idiopathic; frequency with blushing suggested; lighter skinned people most common
What is the etiology of Acne Vulgaris
Idipathic; hormonal changes of adolescence that affect activity of sebaceous glands
What is the etiology of Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
herpes-varicela-zoster virus; lyes dormant in dorsal root ganglia
What is the etiology of Impetigo
Streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus; contagious
What is the etiology of Furuncles and Carbuncles
bacterial infection; diabetes; nephritis; other conditions; poor hygiene
What is the etiology of Cellulitis
Streptococcus or Staphylococcus that enters skin’s surface via a small cut or lesion
What is the etiology of Dermatophytoses
several species of fungi that can invade the skin or nails
What is the etiology of Decubitus Ulcers
impairment or lack of blood supply to the affected area of skin
What is the etiology of Scabies and Pediculosis
itch mite and lice; where poor personal hygiene is
What is the etiology of Actinic Keratosis
cause of lesions vary with the particular lesion
What is the etiology of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
history of prior sun exposure; SCC
What is the etiology of Malignant Melanoma
fair-skin, light-colored hair and eyes, easily burns; closer to equator; tanning beds;
What is the etiology of Abnormal Skin Pigmentation
vary according to abnormality
What is the etiology of Alopecia
aging or heredity; systemic illnesses; stress
What is the etiology of Folliculitis
bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus; shaving with straight razor
What is the etiology of Corns and Calluses
pressence of friction caused by ill-fitting shoes; orthopedic deformities;
What is the etiology of Vurrucae (Warts)
caused by a virus and spread by contact with skin shed from wart;
What is the etiology of Deformed or Discolored Nails
injury; pressure; poor circulation; many disorders
What is the etiology of Paronychia
bacteria-acute infections; fungi-chronic infections
