deck_3474709 Flashcards
stasis dermatitis
-location: lower leg-etiology: lower extremity edema
seborrheic dermatitis
-location: scalp-etiology: malassezia furfur
atopic dermatitis
-location: flexor surfaces-etiology: filaggrin-associated with asthma and allergic rhinits
psoriasis
-location: extensor surfaces, may include arthritis-may be associated with inc. risk of cardiovascular disease
irritant dermatitis
-etiology: common irritants
allergic contact dermatitis
-etiology: common allergens-delayed hypersensitivity reaction type 4-dx confirmed with patch testing
ABCDEs
A-asymmetryB-border irregularityC-color variationD-diameter >6mmE-evolution
keratoacanthoma
x
Langerhans Cells
skin cell critical to antigen processing and presentation to lymphocytes in epidermis
fibroblast
skin cell responsible for producing collagen
pruritis
itch
darker skin color is due to:
differences in packaging and distribution of melanin
pacinian corpusles
responsible for sensation of fine touch
meissners corpusles
x
eccrine glands
x