General Dermatology Flashcards
1
Q
what are the causes of skin diseases
A
irritant allergens internal diseases drugs genetics sun light tempreature humidity infection psychological factors
2
Q
types of rashes
A
environmental occupational inflammatory infections iatrogenic immunological infestation inherited systemic disease related multifactorial
3
Q
skin diseases morbidity and mortality
A
Itch – common and can be difficult to treat
Pain – sometimes
Disfigurement – e.g. birth marks, acne scarring
Loss of work – commonest occupational cause
Death – uncommon
Unhappiness – frustration, embarrassment, anger, etc.; quality of life impaired
4
Q
What are communist skin diseases?
A
Eczema / Dermatitis Infections – viral, fungal, bacterial Acne Skin tumours Psoriasis
5
Q
what is Prevalence
A
The total number of cases (of a disease)
within the population at any one time. eg. 25/10000 = 0.25%
6
Q
what is the incidence
A
The number of new cases of a disease defined as the % of the population who develop the disease over a fixed period of time. eg 5% over 1 year
