Diseases and Condition of Integumentary System

Question 1

Abscess

Answer 1

Localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

Question 2

Acne

Answer 2

Inflammatory disease sebaceous glands and hair follicles

Question 3

Alopecia

Answer 3

Partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, endocrine disorder, drug reaction or skin disease
AKA BALDNESS

Question 4

Bowen Disease

Answer 4

Form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly and crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis

Question 5

Cellulitis

Answer 5

Diffuse (widespread) acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Question 6

Chloasma

Answer 6

Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots

Question 7

Comedo

Answer 7

Typical small skin lesions of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct

Question 8

Dermatomycosis

Answer 8

Infection of the skin caused by fungi

Question 9

Ecchymosis

Answer 9

Skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregular form hemorrhagic areas with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow
AKA BRUISE

Question 10

Eczema

Answer 10

Chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythma, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts and scabs
ITCHY

Question 11

Erythema

Answer 11

Redness of the skin caused by swelling of capillaries

Question 12

Eschar

Answer 12

Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn

Question 13

Impetigo

Answer 13

Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

Question 14

Keratosis

Answer 14

Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (callus, wart)

Question 15

Lentigo

Answer 15

Small brown macules, especially on the face and arms

Brought by sun exposure

Question 16

Pallor

Answer 16

Unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

Question 17

Pediculosis

Answer 17

Infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, headgear

Question 18

Petechia

Answer 18

Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

Question 19

Pressure ulcer

Answer 19

Inflammation, sore or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow

Question 20

Pruritus

Answer 20

Intense itching

Question 21

Psoriasis

Answer 21

Chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales
Excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

Question 22

Purpura

Answer 22

Several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues
Beneath the skin or mucous membranes

Question 23

Scabies

Answer 23

Contagious skin disease via itch mite via sexual contact

Question 24

Tinea

Answer 24

Fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affect
AKA ringworm

Question 25

Urticaria

Answer 25

Allergic reaction of the skin

Eruption of pale red elevated patches

Question 26

Verruca

Answer 26

Epidermal growth caused by a virus

AKA warts

Question 27

Vitiligo

Answer 27

Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk white patches