Chapter 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System: Prognosis Flashcards
What is the prognosis of Seborrheic Dermatitis
resolve with treatment. Dermatologist for additional drug therapy otherwise
What is the prognosis of Contract Dermatitis
varies depending on the amount of skin and the likelihood that the causative agent can be removed
What is the prognosis of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
reducing frequency and severity of eruptions and relieving pruritus are positive outcomes; no cure and cannot be eliminated by medicaton
What is the prognosis of Urticaria
immediate drug therapy usually resolves the allergic response, and the hives disappear
What is the prognosis of Psoriasis
no cure is known; remissions and exacerbations occur often; requires lifelong treatment
What is the prognosis of Rosacea
no cure, but the patient can control symptoms
What is the prognosis of Acne Vulgaris
varies depending on the extent of the acne and the individual’s compliance with the medication regimen, including topical and ingested medications
What is the prognosis of Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
resolve within a month; pain may persist for months to years after skin lesions have healed
What is the prognosis of Impetigo
prognosis is good; children recover without difficulty
What is the prognosis of Furuncles and Carbuncles
resolve with drainage and antibiotic therapy
What is the prognosis of Cellulitis
good with prompt intervention; hospitalization with IV drug therapy often required to produce positive outcome
What is the prognosis of Dermatophytoses
good with treatment that includes drug therapy and good skin care
What is the prognosis of Decubitus Ulcers
fair; resolution and healing of lesion depends on patient’s general health and potential for mobility and removal of pressure on the lesion site
What is the prognosis of Scabies and Pediculosis
is good with treatment and appropriate disinfection or decontamination of clothing, bedding, and furniture
What is the prognosis of Actinic Keratosis
varies depending on the condition, the age of condition, amount of skin involved, and physical condition of patient
What is the prognosis of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
5-year surival rate for nonmelanoma is 95%;
What is the prognosis of Malignant Melanoma
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
What is the prognosis of Abnormal Suntan
varies depending on the condition and its extent. Drug therapy and surgical intervention are not appropriate or successful
What is the prognosis of Alopecia
varies depending on the cause; aging process or hereditary won’t improve; treating underlying medical issue may result in improvement
What is the prognosis of Folliculitis
with treatment, prognosis is good
What is the prognosis of Corns and Calluses
resolve with treatment and removal of offending pressure source
What is the prognosis of Vurrucae (Warts)
prognosis is good; some warts tend to recur
What is the prognosis of Deformed or Discolored Nails
caused by underlying illnesses usually resolve when the illness is corrected
What is the prognosis of Paronychia
drug therapy usually helps infection to resolve; months of treatment may be required for swelling to subside and raised cutitle to return to normal
