Health Conditions Flashcards
the most common skin cancer; seldom metastasizes; least dangerous; typically on the nose or face; small shiny bump that as it enlarges, often develops central depression & a beaded, “pearly” edge
basal cell carcinoma
skin cancer that some forms may metastasize; slow growing; occurs on the scalp, forehead, backs of the hands, & tops of the ears; raised, red, scaly appearance
squamous cell carcinoma
most deadly of all skin cancers; develops from melanocytes; metastasizes quickly
malignant melanoma
inflammation of the sebaceous gland
acne
inflammation of the skin characterized by itching & redness
dermatitis
itchy, red rash caused by an allergy
eczema
contagious bacterial infection of the skin
impetigo
a recurring skin disorder characterized by red papule & scaly silvery plaques with sharply defined borders
psoriasis
any fungal infection of the skin
tinea
allergic reaction resulting in multiple red patches (wheals) that are intensely itchy
urticaria
burn only on the epidermis; causes redness, slight swelling, & pain
first degree
burn on the epidermis as well as part of the dermis; blisters; may result in scaring
second degree
burn from the epidermis & dermis, to the subQ layer; may appear white, black, & leathery; often requires a skin graft
third degree
“porous bones”; bones lose so much mass that they become extremely brittle; most common bone disease
osteoporosis
a lateral curvature of the spine, most often in the thoracic region
scoliosis
“hunchback”; an exaggerated thoracic curvature from poor posture or osteoporosis
kyphosis
“swayback”; an exaggerated lumbar curvature from poor posture, or abdominal weight gain
lordosis
a condition that results from being jerked off the ground by one arm or from a forceful tug on the arm
shoulder dislocation
a condition that because the knee has few surrounding muscles, it’s injured more often than the hip
knee injuries
inflammation of a joint
arthritis
acquired from eating improperly canned foods; inhibiting nerve transmission so muscles can’t contract; death results from paralysis of respiratory muscles
botulism
the body produces antibodies against receptors for EACh; nerve transmission is poor, & profound muscular weakness results; autoimmune disease
myasthenia gravis
causes motor neurons to fire excessively; leads to overstimulation of muscles resulting in severe muscle spasms & sustained contractions; jaw muscles usually affected first
tetanus “lockjaw”
