inflammatory Flashcards
patho for seborrheic dermatitis
papular-squamous skin disease caused by high oil production
etiology of seborrheic dermatitis
high oil production
diagnosis for seborrheic dermatitis
biopsy
clinical manifestations for seborrheic
scaling and erythema in area of high oil gland concentration
eg: cradle cap and dandruff
treatment for seborrheic dermatitis
anit-seborrheic shampoo to decrease pH
patho for psoriasis
chronic skin condition of papules and plaques of silver scales
- has periods of exacerbation and remisson
etiology for psoriasis
unknown, inherited autoimmune
risk factors of psoriasis
stress, no cure
diagnosis of psoriasis
skin biopsy
clinical manifestations of psoriasis
- silvery scales
- papules
- plaques seen predominantly in the knees, elbows, lower back, scalp, and nails
treatment for psoriasis
- topical corticosteroid
- vitamin d
- uv light therapy
- biologics to help immune system to quit attacking itself
risk factor for seborrheic dermatits
- genetic
- hormones
- stress
patho for acne vulgaris
- obstruction of follicles due to cells and oil results in an inflamed lesion
- sludging of sebaceous oils and deposition of loose epithelial cells
etiology of acne vulgaris
- disease of the pilosebaceous units
-sex hormones - heredity
- bacterial flors of skin
- stress
-mechanical occlusion
-cosmetic use
clinical manifestations of acne
- inflamed lesions typically on central forehead, nose and chin
- scaring