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My Packs: HOSA (Pathophysiology)(Risks, Causes and Prevention) > Integumentary > Flashcards

Integumentary Flashcards

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Risks: Infancy, disorders of central nervous system(Parkinson’s Disease), oily skin/hair
Causes: Idiopathic, emotional stress and hereditary may be precipitating factor, may be intensified by yeast like organism

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Contact Dermatitis

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Risks: Family history
Causes: Substances such as plants, dyes, detergents, drugs, preservatives, cleaning compounds
Prevention: Identifying the cause, and staying away from the cause

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Atopic Dermatitis(Eczema)

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Risks: Milk, Orange Juice, Family History
Causes: Idiopathic, stress, anxiety, conflict, extreme temperatures
Prevention: None, attempt to prevent secondary viral and bacterial infections

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Urticaria

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Causes: Allergic reactions to food, insects, drugs

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Psoriasis

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Risks: Between 10-30 years of age, being of white skin colour
Causes: Autoimmune, hormonal changes(pregnancy, emotional stress), certain drugs(lithium, beta blockers, NSAIDs)

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Rosacea

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Risks: Possible correlation between the blushing and flushing of the individual, lighter skin, middle aged, family history

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Acne Vulgaris

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Risks: Hereditary tendencies, precipitating factors(food allergies, endocrine disorders, psychological factors, fatigue, use of steroid drug)
Causes: Hormonal changes during adolescence, oil overproduction
Prevention:

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Herpes Zoster(Shingles)

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Risks: Stress
Causes: Varicella Zoster Virus,

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Impetigo

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Risks: Insect bites, scabies, infestation, poor hygiene, anemia, malnutrition, warmer climates
Causes: Streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus
Prevention: Avoiding infected individuals

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Furuncles/Carbuncles

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Risks: Diabetes mellitus, nephritis, immunodeficiency, intravenous drug abuse, underlying diseases
Causes: Staphylococcus virus

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Cellulitis

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Causes: Streptococcus or Staphylococcus bacteria

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Dermaphytosis(Tinea)

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Causes: Fungal infection

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Decubitus Ulcers

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Risks: Age, impairment, reduced sensory perception
Causes: Impairment or lack of blood supply to the affected area of skin, constant pressure against skin

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Scabies and Pediculosis

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Risks: Close crowded conditions
Causes: Itch mites and lice

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Seborrheic Keratosis

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Risks: Elderly people

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Dermatofibroma

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Risks: Young adults, women
Causes: Reaction to viral infections, insect bites and stings

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Keratoacanthoma

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Risks: People in their 60s
Causes: Virus

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Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars

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Risks: Black-skinned people
Causes: Surgery, injury

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Acrochordon(Skin Tag)

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Causes: Friction

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Actinic Keratosis

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Risks: Light skinned people
Causes: Sun exposure

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Non Melanoma Skin Cancer

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Risks/Causes: UV radiation

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Malignant Melanoma

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Risks: Atypical moles, UV radiation

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Albinism

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Causes: Heredity

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Vitiligo

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Risks: Stressful incidents, Autoimmunity

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Melasma(Chloasma)

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Risks: Women during pregnancy or hormonal changes

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Hemangiomas

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Risks: Female, low birth weight, Caucasians

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Abnormal Suntan

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Risks: Drugs, medicinal or biological chemicals, certain diseases(Addison’s, Vitiligo, Moles)

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Alopecia(Baldness)

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Risks/Causes: Aging, systemic illnesses(thyroid diseases iron deficiency, anemia)

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Folliculitis

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Risks: Shaving with straight razor
Causes: Staphylococcus aureus

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Corns and Calluses

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Risks: Unfit shoes, orthopedic deformities, manual labour, string instrument players
Causes: Pressure and friction

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Verrucae(Warts)

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Risks: Teenagers and children
Causes: Viruses(HPV)

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Deformed/Discolored Nails

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Causes: Various diseases, injury to nail/nail bed, vitamin or mineral deficiencies

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Paronychia

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Risks: Hands or feet in water for extended periods of time
Causes: Bacterial, fungal

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