describe common diseases and disorders of the integumentary system Flashcards
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caused by fungal imbalance– vaginal yeast infections, athletes foot and ringworm examples of
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fungal infection
2
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contagious skin infection caused by a mite
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scabies
3
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type of injury to the skin that can be open or closed
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wound
4
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skin rash caused by varicella-zoster virus — chickenpox
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shingles
5
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general term for inflammation or swelling of skin
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dermatitis
6
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arthritis is ____- of the joints
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inflammation
7
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arthritis may result from what type of illness
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autoimmune
8
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osteoarthritis is common in the
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elderly
9
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pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis may increase with what type of weather
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cold
10
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rheumatoid arthritis affects the _____- joints first
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smaller
11
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arthritis is generally treated with what type of medication
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anti-inflammatory medications
