lecture 16: skin conditios Flashcards
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what are skin conditions caused by
bacteria
virus
fungi
skin contions result from what type of reactions
Mechanical reactions (ex: laceration)
• Allergic reactions
• Environmental reactions (wind and sunburn)
• Chemical reactions (ex: glue)
what does the skin protect us from
bacterial, fungi and viruses from outside environment
skin helps regulate what
regulate body temp
skin prevents loss of waht
fluids and nutrients
skin aids in transmission of what
info from outside environment to the brainn
what are the 2 main forms of bacteria in bacterial infectionns
Staphylococcal infection
• Streptococcal
what are some examples of. Staphylococcal infection
Clumps on skin, Upper respiratory tract infections, and in lesions which contain pus
what are some exam[les of • Streptococcal infection
• Serious systemic diseases, such as scarlet fever
bacterial infections live on what
skin
mucous membranes
what type of bacteria is more local on the skin
staphylococcal infection
what type of bcaterial is more systmic
strepcoccal
where can you find mucous memebranes
nose mouth geneitcals
what is an absess
• Collection of pus occurring in a
localized infection
true or false: absess can only affect the back skin
false, can affect any tissue in the body
absseess is assocated with tissue BLANK
desctruction
what are the SS of absess
encapsulated pocket of pus,
pain, swelling and fever
who experiences acne most commonly
adolescents
why are adolescents experienceing acne more commonly
androgen creationn=increase sebum procution
what is ane caused by
excessive sebum protection
excesive sebum production is secondary to waht
- Hormonal imbalance
- Follicular blockage
- Inflammation
an open follicle is a BLANK head
balck head
a closed follicle is a BLANK head
white haed
what are some SS of acne
Blackheads, obstructed follicles
• White heads, follicles filled withcellular debris=Become pimples