Chp 4 Integumentary System Part 2 Flashcards

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MRSA Infection

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A Staph infection that is methicillin-resistant

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Gangrene

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Death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion

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3
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Abrasion

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Scraping away of skin

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4
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Laceration

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Torn, ragged-edged wound

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5
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Fissure

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Slit or cracklike sore on the skin

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Contusion

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Injury without a break in skin or bruise (pain, swelling, discoloration)

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Cellulitis

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An infection of the dermal and subcutaneous skin layers that give rise to red, swollen, hot, and painful skin

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Eczema

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Inflammatory skin disease redness, blisters, scabs, itching, and noninfectious.

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9
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Psoriasis

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Red lesions covered with silvery scales

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10
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Leukoplakia

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White spots or patches on mucous membranes may be precancerous

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11
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Candidiasis

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Yeast infection (thrush-mouth)

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12
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Rosacea

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Chronic redness, papules and dilation of blood vessels central area of face

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13
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Vitiligo

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White patches on skin caused by destruction of melanocytes

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14
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Kaposi sarcoma

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Cancer starting purple/brown patches, usually associated with AIDS

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15
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Albinism

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Partial/total lack of melanin in skin, hair and yes (hereditary)

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16
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Alopecia

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Absence of eyelashes and hair

17
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Pilonidal cyst

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Sac of hair and skin debris near tailbone

18
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Keloid

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Overgrowth of scar tissue

19
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Cicatrix

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Scar of healed wound

20
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Actinic Keratosis

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Precancerous skin condition of horny tissue results from excessive sunlight

21
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SqCCA)

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Malignant growth on surface layer, but can metastasize.

22
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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

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Malignant tumor from basal layer of epidermis.

23
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Impetigo

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Superficial infection by either strep or staph

24
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Herpes

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Viral, small blisters in clusters

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Tina
Fungal infection of the skin (ringworm and athlete's foot)
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Scabies
Parasitic infection papules are caused by females burrowing eggs into the skin.
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Pediculosis
Lic invasion of hair/skin