integumentary system Flashcards
Psoriasis
epidermis; dry skin-no true way to prevent
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Dermis, epidermis- black spots, swollen skin- antibiotics to cure- prevention: staying out of public area & wash hands by bacteria
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Epidermis- discoloration of skin and ulcers- treatment: surgery, cryotherapy- prevention: wear sunscreen- from exposure to UV
Vitiligo
Epidermis; spots, patches of lighter skin- treatment: steroids- prevention: there are none(genetics)
Warts
Epidermis- rough skin, black sprinkled dots (clotted blood vessels)- treatment: vaccines, cryotherapy, nonprescription wart removal- prevention: don’t pick at it (have a band-aid)
Acne
Dermis, epidermis- white/black heads, pimples–treatment- store brought remedies; healthy diets (hormones)
Boils
Dermis- swelling, redness, pain- treatment- antibiotics, surgery- prevention good hygiene
Melanoma
Epidermis, and part dermis– moles growing, unusual changes in skin- treatment: radiation therapy- prevention- wear sunscreen (cancer, if exposed to UV can spread)
Alopecia
Dermis, hair loss, itching, small dent in nails- treatment: injecting steroids prevention- protein rich diets, (hormonal changes)
Rosacea
Dermis & epidermis- rashes, skin getting thick– treatment: creams, medications prevention- stay hydrated (stress)
Poison Ivy, Poison oak, Poison Sumac Rash
Epidermis; Allergic Reaction, redness, itching, difficult breathing- treatment: creams- prevention: avoid plants (urushiol oil=allergic reaction)
Androgenic Alopecia
-Epidermis, and dermis; hair loss/thinning- treatment: laser treatment prevention: be genital with hair (genetic)
Basel Cell Carcinoma
Epidermis (could extend down to epidermis); shiny bumps/ small pink dent treatment: surgery for the wounds that don’t heal; photo-dynamics-prevention: wear sunscreen (exposure to UV rays)
Cellulitis
Epidermis and dermis- swelling: skin can be red, blisters Treatment: IV, anti blotter- Prevention: soap and water to keep the wound clean (open cracks in skin)
Eczema
Epidermis; itchy skin, inflamed skin, dislocated of skin- treatment: lotion, injected medication- prevention: take good skin care )inherited)
Albinism
Epidermis and dermis; sunburned easily, bad visual, white skin- treatment: none -prevention: none (genetic)
Impetigo
Epidermis; rash, crusty skin treatment: ointments- prevention: good hygiene (infants 2-5–by bacteria)
Hemangioma
Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis; birth mark, flat red mark on skin - treatment laser removal (tubical medicine) - prevention: none —go away by age 7 get it when born
Melasma
Epidermis; dark brown/ gray spots- treatment: medications- go away after pregnancy or gets lighter
prevention: wear sunscreen (hormonal, genetic)
Decubitus Ulcers
Epidermis, Dermis/ hypodermis (it it gets); damage of skin- treatment: special surgery - prevention: regularly change position(pressure, friction
Cold Sores
Epidermis- painful, blisters, fluid; Treatment: none- prevention: don’t contact people who are affected (occur on lips, remains in body far for life)
Contact Dermatitis
Epidermis; rash, itchy, cracked skin; treatment- steroids, ointments- prevention: stay away from errants like make up (noncontagious)
Shingles
Epidermis, dermis; bumps, rash-pain, blisters, itches - prevention: Anti-viral (same virus as chicken pox)
