Integumentary System Flashcards
What contents are in the integumentary system
Hair, skin, nails, mucus membranes, and glands
Key roles of the integ system
immunity
temp regulation
water balance
Eczema
also known as dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
2 types of dermatitis
contact and atopic
Contact dermatitis
Acute
Triggered by an outside source
Not related to the immune system
Atopic dermatitis
Chronic and inherited
Signs and symptoms of dermatitis
red itchy swollen skin
can have fluid filled bumps
Psoriasis
Common inflammatory skin condition
Red elevated patches with flaking
Risk factors of psoriasis
adults and family history
Signs and symptoms of psoriasis
takes different forms and appearances
can be mild to severe
Cause of psoriasis
Malfunction of the autoimmune system
production of inflammation
Rosacea
Redness of the skin
Risk factors for rosacea
ages 30-50
fair skin
Signs and symptoms of rosacea
on cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead
red lines from enlarged blood vessels
Cause of rosacea
no known cause