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

Question 1

What is the prevention of Seborrheic Dermatitis

Answer 1

no prevention is known

Question 2

What is the prevention of Contract Dermatitis

Answer 2

identification of offending or causative substance is primary in preventing recurrences

Question 3

What is the prevention of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Answer 3

idiopathic disease with tendency to be inherited; no prevention known

Question 4

What is the prevention of Urticaria

Answer 4

depends on identifying the offending allergen and avoiding it

Question 5

What is the prevention of Psoriasis

Answer 5

no prevention is known; moist skin, avoiding cold, dry climates, preventing stress reduce recurrence

Question 6

What is the prevention of Rosacea

Answer 6

prevention is not possible; identifying situations with potential to blush or facial flushing are helpful

Question 7

What is the prevention of Acne Vulgaris

Answer 7

no prevention is known

Question 8

What is the prevention of Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Answer 8

Zostavax vaccine; relatively new

Question 9

What is the prevention of Impetigo

Answer 9

good hygiene is essential in preventing impetigo

Question 10

What is the prevention of Furuncles and Carbuncles

Answer 10

thorough cleaning of the skin and good hand-washing techniques

Question 11

What is the prevention of Cellulitis

Answer 11

good handwashing is essential for prevention; attention to small nicks and cuts helps prevent infection

Question 12

What is the prevention of Dermatophytoses

Answer 12

wearing loose-fitting cotton clothing helps prevent condition

Question 13

What is the prevention of Decubitus Ulcers

Answer 13

frequent inspect of skin for signs; alleviation of pressure over bony prominences, early ambulation, position changes every two hours

Question 14

What is the prevention of Scabies and Pediculosis

Answer 14

difficult with the close contact among people in society

Question 15

What is the prevention of Actinic Keratosis

Answer 15

cannot be prevented; avoiding direct exposure of the skin to sunlight helps prevent keratocathoma and actinic keratosis

Question 16

What is the prevention of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

Answer 16

minimizing sun exposure, especially during childhood is key to prevention

Question 17

What is the prevention of Malignant Melanoma

Answer 17

awareness of skin cancer and education about the dangers of sun exposure and early detection

Question 18

What is the prevention of Abnormal Suntan

Answer 18

varies, so prevention varies; hereditary cannot be prevented

Question 19

What is the prevention of Alopecia

Answer 19

no prevention is known

Question 20

What is the prevention of Folliculitis

Answer 20

avoid use of straight razor. Good hygiene

Question 21

What is the prevention of Corns and Calluses

Answer 21

properly fitting shoes help; caused by trauma can’t be prevented

Question 22

What is the prevention of Vurrucae (Warts)

Answer 22

are contagious, may shed cells along with the virus when it is touched

Question 23

What is the prevention of Deformed or Discolored Nails

Answer 23

trimming toenails straight across helps prevent ingrown toenails

Question 24

What is the prevention of Paronychia

Answer 24

good hand-washing technique along with thorough drying of hands after washing or being in water for extended periods of time