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

Question 1

What is the diagnosis of Seborrheic Dermatitis

Answer 1

observation-skin biopsy or other tests to rule of the possibility of another disease

Question 2

What is the diagnosis of Contact Dermatitis

Answer 2

appearance of affected area; medical history; identification of irritant or allergen with patch test

Question 3

What is the diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Answer 3

medical and family history; skin examination

Question 4

What is the diagnosis of Urticaria

Answer 4

visual inspection of wheel lesion

Question 5

What is the diagnosis of Psoriasis

Answer 5

easy to diagnose based on visual exam

Question 6

What is the diagnosis of Rosacea

Answer 6

history of facial blushing and flushing; no black heads or whiteheads

Question 7

What is the diagnosis of Acne Vulgaris

Answer 7

examination of characteristic lesions

Question 8

What is the diagnosis of Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Answer 8

by observation of characteristic pattern and painful vesicles

Question 9

What is the diagnosis of Impetigo

Answer 9

appearance of characteristic honey crusted ulcers

Question 10

What is the diagnosis of Furuncles and Carbuncles

Answer 10

observation of characteristic lesions

Question 11

What is the diagnosis of Cellulitis

Answer 11

check for pitting edema and a blood culture

Question 12

What is the diagnosis of Dermatophytoses

Answer 12

characteristic lesion; type based on location

Question 13

What is the diagnosis of Decubitus Ulcers

Answer 13

visual examination is sufficient

Question 14

What is the diagnosis of Scabies and Pediculosis

Answer 14

visual examination identify lice and nits on hair, body, and clothing; rule out atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis first

Question 15

What is the diagnosis of Benign and Premalignant Tumors

Answer 15

visual examination; biopsy of tissue may be necessary

Question 16

What is the diagnosis of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

Answer 16

by physician or patient on examination

Question 17

What is the diagnosis of Malignant Melanoma

Answer 17

ABCDE warning signs or unusual growth calls for physician diagnosis

Question 18

What is the diagnosis of Abnormal Skin Pigmentation

Answer 18

harmless and visual examination confirms

Question 19

What is the diagnosis of Alopecia

Answer 19

visual examination; cause by investigated

Question 20

What is the diagnosis of Folliculitis

Answer 20

presence of hairs within pustular lesions; culture of purulent material with presence of S. aureus

Question 21

What is the diagnosis of Corns and Calluses

Answer 21

obvious among examination

Question 22

What is the diagnosis of Vurrucae (Warts)

Answer 22

visual examination; consult physician if penile or vulvar warts

Question 23

What is the diagnosis of Deformed or Discolored Nails

Answer 23

examination of affected nail and medical history

Question 24

What is the diagnosis of Paronychia

Answer 24

culture of exudate to identify bacteria; obvious on observation