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

Question 1

What is the prognosis of Seborrheic Dermatitis

Answer 1

resolve with treatment. Dermatologist for additional drug therapy otherwise

Question 2

What is the prognosis of Contract Dermatitis

Answer 2

varies depending on the amount of skin and the likelihood that the causative agent can be removed

Question 3

What is the prognosis of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Answer 3

reducing frequency and severity of eruptions and relieving pruritus are positive outcomes; no cure and cannot be eliminated by medicaton

Question 4

What is the prognosis of Urticaria

Answer 4

immediate drug therapy usually resolves the allergic response, and the hives disappear

Question 5

What is the prognosis of Psoriasis

Answer 5

no cure is known; remissions and exacerbations occur often; requires lifelong treatment

Question 6

What is the prognosis of Rosacea

Answer 6

no cure, but the patient can control symptoms

Question 7

What is the prognosis of Acne Vulgaris

Answer 7

varies depending on the extent of the acne and the individual’s compliance with the medication regimen, including topical and ingested medications

Question 8

What is the prognosis of Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Answer 8

resolve within a month; pain may persist for months to years after skin lesions have healed

Question 9

What is the prognosis of Impetigo

Answer 9

prognosis is good; children recover without difficulty

Question 10

What is the prognosis of Furuncles and Carbuncles

Answer 10

resolve with drainage and antibiotic therapy

Question 11

What is the prognosis of Cellulitis

Answer 11

good with prompt intervention; hospitalization with IV drug therapy often required to produce positive outcome

Question 12

What is the prognosis of Dermatophytoses

Answer 12

good with treatment that includes drug therapy and good skin care

Question 13

What is the prognosis of Decubitus Ulcers

Answer 13

fair; resolution and healing of lesion depends on patient’s general health and potential for mobility and removal of pressure on the lesion site

Question 14

What is the prognosis of Scabies and Pediculosis

Answer 14

is good with treatment and appropriate disinfection or decontamination of clothing, bedding, and furniture

Question 15

What is the prognosis of Actinic Keratosis

Answer 15

varies depending on the condition, the age of condition, amount of skin involved, and physical condition of patient

Question 16

What is the prognosis of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

Answer 16

5-year surival rate for nonmelanoma is 95%;

Question 17

What is the prognosis of Malignant Melanoma

Answer 17

overall 5-year survival rate for all stages of melanoma is 90%; distant metastasis reduces this to 18%; poorer prognosis with ulcerated lesion, axial location, age greater than 60

Question 18

What is the prognosis of Abnormal Suntan

Answer 18

varies depending on the condition and its extent. Drug therapy and surgical intervention are not appropriate or successful

Question 19

What is the prognosis of Alopecia

Answer 19

varies depending on the cause; aging process or hereditary won’t improve; treating underlying medical issue may result in improvement

Question 20

What is the prognosis of Folliculitis

Answer 20

with treatment, prognosis is good

Question 21

What is the prognosis of Corns and Calluses

Answer 21

resolve with treatment and removal of offending pressure source

Question 22

What is the prognosis of Vurrucae (Warts)

Answer 22

prognosis is good; some warts tend to recur

Question 23

What is the prognosis of Deformed or Discolored Nails

Answer 23

caused by underlying illnesses usually resolve when the illness is corrected

Question 24

What is the prognosis of Paronychia

Answer 24

drug therapy usually helps infection to resolve; months of treatment may be required for swelling to subside and raised cutitle to return to normal