Hair and Skin diseases Flashcards
What are the signs and symptoms of having Head lice + nits?
Itchy scalp,visible lice on hair, eggs
Are headlice, nits contagious?
Yes! Head to head contact
What are the signs and symptoms of scabies?
Itchy, lumps, rashes
What is the cause of nits?
Parasites attaching themselves to the scalp, feeding on human blood
What is the cause of scabies?
A parasite under the skin
Is scabies contagious?
Yes are contagious, skin to skin
What are the signs and symptoms of Eczema?
Dry, cracked, scaly skin, redness sore
What are the causes of eczema?
Stress,weekend immune system, dry skin
Is Eczema contagious ?
No! Moisturise daily
What are the signs and symptoms of ringworm on the scalp?
Inflamed patches near scalp, redness.
What is the cause for ringworm on the scalp?
A common fungus infection
Is ringworm on the scalp contagious?
Yes contagious, is a infection
What is the Latin work for ringworm on the scalp?
Tinea captis
What are the signs of a damaged cuticle?
Dry, brittle , dull hair , shredding
What is the cause of a damaged cuticle?
Environmental factors
Is a damaged cuticle contagious?
No!
What are the signs of dandruff?
White, oily,flakey itchy scalp
What is the cause of dandruff?
Dry skin, yeast like fungus,
Is dandruff contagious.
No!
What is the signs on alopecia areata?
Hair thinning, bald spots, pain in area of bald spots
What is the cause of alopecia?
Autoimmune system, attacks healthy hair follicles
Is alopecia contagious?
No
What are the signs of psoriasis?
Red patches, dry cracked skin, itchy
What is the cause of psoriasis?
Family history, abnormal immune stystem
Is psoriasis contagious ?
No
What are the signs of warts?
Small grainy skin growths, bumpy, flat areas, dark dots in centre
What are the signs of split ends?
Frizzy hair, dry hair, looks dull,
What is the cause of split ends?
Chemical damage, heat damage, finerthe hair
Is split ends contagious?
No
What is the Latin name for split ends?
Fragilitis crinium
What are the signs of sebaceous cysts?
Small bump under skin, swelling, yellow puss , very hard
What is the cause of a sebaceous cyst?
Skin trauma, deposition of keratin, HPV infection
What is the cause of warts?
Human papilla mavirus .
Are warts contagious?
Yes contagious, a virus
Are sebaceous cysts contagious?
No
What are the signs of impetigo?
Red sorer, blisters on face, mild itchinf
What is the cause of impetigo?
Direct contact, cut or damaged skin
Is impetigo contagious
Highly contagious, bacteria infection
What are the signs of folliculitis?
Small red bumps, white-headed pimples,puss filled sores, red skin
What is the cause of follicultisis?
Bacterial infection, damaged hair follicle , ingrowing hair infected
Is folliculitis contagious?
It can be
What are the signs of dermatitis?
Dry cracked skin, itchy, red rashes
What is the cause of dermatitis?
Damp hands, shampoo detergents
Is dermatitis contagious?
No
What is the signs of seborrhoea?
Red skin, very greasy, flat hair
What is the cause if seborrhoea?
Over production from the sebaceous glands
Is seborrhoea contagious?
No
What is the Latin name for head lice and nits?
Pediacuiosis captis
What is the Latin name for dandruff?
Pitrasis captis
