Immune Disorders of the Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What is Psoriasis?
A
Chronic autoimmune disease of the skin.
Characterized by:
- Erythematous plaques covered with a silvery scale
2
Q
Common complaints with psoriasis?
A
Itching and pain due to dry cracked lesions
3
Q
What conditions may psoriasis be associated with?
A
Psoriatic Arthritis
Joint Pain; of the small distal joints
4
Q
What may cause Psoriasis?
A
- Trauma
- Infection
- Endocrine Changes
- Cold Weather
- Smoking
- Anxiety and Stress
5
Q
What is Lupus Erythematosus?
A
Autoimmune inflammatory disorder of connective tissue
Characterized by:
- Red rashes with raised scaly plaques.
6
Q
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
A
Systemic inflammatory disorder affecting multiple organ systems:
- Skin
- Joints
- Kidneys
- Heart
- Nervous System
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Characteristic: butterfly rash on face.
7
Q
What is Polymyositis (PM)
A
Disease of Connective tissue; characterized by edema, inflammation and degeneration of the muscles
