Chapter 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System: Diagnosis Flashcards
What is the diagnosis of Seborrheic Dermatitis
observation-skin biopsy or other tests to rule of the possibility of another disease
What is the diagnosis of Contact Dermatitis
appearance of affected area; medical history; identification of irritant or allergen with patch test
What is the diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
medical and family history; skin examination
What is the diagnosis of Urticaria
visual inspection of wheel lesion
What is the diagnosis of Psoriasis
easy to diagnose based on visual exam
What is the diagnosis of Rosacea
history of facial blushing and flushing; no black heads or whiteheads
What is the diagnosis of Acne Vulgaris
examination of characteristic lesions
What is the diagnosis of Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
by observation of characteristic pattern and painful vesicles
What is the diagnosis of Impetigo
appearance of characteristic honey crusted ulcers
What is the diagnosis of Furuncles and Carbuncles
observation of characteristic lesions
What is the diagnosis of Cellulitis
check for pitting edema and a blood culture
What is the diagnosis of Dermatophytoses
characteristic lesion; type based on location
What is the diagnosis of Decubitus Ulcers
visual examination is sufficient
What is the diagnosis of Scabies and Pediculosis
visual examination identify lice and nits on hair, body, and clothing; rule out atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis first
What is the diagnosis of Benign and Premalignant Tumors
visual examination; biopsy of tissue may be necessary
What is the diagnosis of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
by physician or patient on examination
What is the diagnosis of Malignant Melanoma
ABCDE warning signs or unusual growth calls for physician diagnosis
What is the diagnosis of Abnormal Skin Pigmentation
harmless and visual examination confirms
What is the diagnosis of Alopecia
visual examination; cause by investigated
What is the diagnosis of Folliculitis
presence of hairs within pustular lesions; culture of purulent material with presence of S. aureus
What is the diagnosis of Corns and Calluses
obvious among examination
What is the diagnosis of Vurrucae (Warts)
visual examination; consult physician if penile or vulvar warts
What is the diagnosis of Deformed or Discolored Nails
examination of affected nail and medical history
What is the diagnosis of Paronychia
culture of exudate to identify bacteria; obvious on observation
