M100 Integumentary pathologies Flashcards
Lesions
AKA Comedos
Small masses of hardened discolored sebum that was exposed to air
Blackheads
Region in tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease
Lesions
AKA contusion or hematoma
Bruise
Large blister
Bulla (plural bully)
Elevated circular mound
Cyst
Deep cut or tear in skin/ Skin&flesh
Laceration
Flat skin discoloration (think freckles)
Macule
Elevated solid lesion
Papule
Elevated or depressed area of skin, mat be flat topped or rounded
Plaque
Small blister or pimple in the skin contains pus
Pustule
Mark left on skin where a bun or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed. A keloid on of these is a raised on caused by excess collegen
Scar
Round sore on skin or mucous membrane with loss or epidermis and portions of dermis
Ulcer
Bubble like sac of fluid when water is stuck under the epidermis
Vessicle
Red, swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure; also seen with hives
Wheal
Pale or white topped pustule on the skin
Whitehead
Auto Immunune, Genetic or Congenital :)
You got this!
Genetic mutation; congenital absence of melanin
Albinism
Due to pigmentation or dilated capillaries at birth aka birth mark
Nevus
Common, noncontagious, autoimmune chronic skin disease
SIlver scales
Psorisis
Autoimmune disorder of the connective tissue; inflammation and overproduction of collegen. 30-50yos
Scleroderma
Autoimmune acquired condition of leukoderma that affects skin or hair (Micheal Jackson)
Vitiligo
Tumors/ Neoplasms
Yay
Benign tumors made of blood or lymphatic vessels; common in newborns and typically disappear in childhood
Angioma
2nd leading casue of death in women (mastectomy)
Breast cancer
Caused by pressure and friction; cone shaped areas on or between toes. thickening of keratin central
Corns
Most common breast disorder; makes breast cancer more common
Fibrocystic disease
Benign tumor formed of mature fat cells; soft, moveable subcutaneous nodule
Lipoma
Formed by melanocytes; watch for changes, can turn malignant. AKA Nevus
Mole
Benign growths that appear in the middle age/ elderly. Brown/black *flat areas
Seborrheic Keratosis
Small, soft, skin colored/ pigmented benign growths. often found near axillary& groin area
Skin tags
Subcutaneous tumor of the sebaceous glands that contain sebum, keratin and hair follicle cells
Steatoma
Least malignant and most common skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma
Begins as a pigmented lesion that develops into an ulcerated crater. May be invasive, but rarely metastisizes
Squamous cell carcinoma
Most serious and least common of the skin that metastasizes quickly . use ABCDs to identify
Malignant melanoma
Dermatitis/ Eczema
Keep it up!!
Due to an allergy or hypersensitivity. Oozing crusting and itching AKA eczema
Atopic dermatitis
Due to contact with chemicals or other exterior agents that damage or irritate the skin ie; poison ivy, medication, rubber
Contact dermatitis
Acute or chronic inflammatory condition; dry or moist lesion; they can be scales, vesicles or papules
Dermatitis
Caused by overactive sebaceous glands; oily/ shiny condition of the nose, forehead, scalp& possibly hair (dandruff, eczema , seborrhea
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Inflammation caused by staphylococci
Staphylodermitis
Bacterial infections
yummy
Chronic inflammation or the sebaceous glands and hair follicles; acne vulgaris is most common in puberty. Blackheads, whiteheads, cysts
Acne
Local staphylococcal: enters hair follicles, looks like acne but lesions are bigger
Boils
Acute, rapidly spreading; usually found in lower extremities, redness, heat, swelling and pain
Cellulitis
Most common STD/STI; thin watery discharge and painful urination
Chlamydia
Streptococcal infection; massage contraindicated
Erysipelas& ecthyma
Infection& inflammation of the hair follicle
Folliculitis
Discharge and burning sensation when urinating; if untreated bacteria can enter bloodstream. Women can show no symptoms
Gonorrhea
Acute, highly contagious; typically found on the face& on children. Small itchy red bumps, yellow thick crust
Impetigo
Single, painless chancre on penis or vagina; sore is hard and ulcerated, sore may go away and reappear as a rash known as secondary syphilis which can cause degeneration
Syphilis
Viral infections
wooooo almost done!
Caused by herpes zoster virus; adults have more serious symptoms
Chicken pox
Caused by herpes zoster; must have had chicken pox in the past, lies dormant until sickness or stress arises in older age. Vaccine available
Shingles
Two types: One; cold sores or blisters on the face/ mouth
Two; vesicular lesions(blisters) on thighs, buttocks, penis, vagina or anus. When blisters break they becomes skin ulcers. Often enters through muscous membranes
Herpes Simplex
Highly contagious; symptoms begin 10-12 after contact. Rubella very dangerous for unborn babies
Measles/ German measles
Single boil
Cluster or boils
Furruncle
Carbuncle
Superficial skin infection with firm flesh colored donut shaped bumps; sunken centers contain a white, curd like bacteria. Incubation can be weeks to months
Molluscum Contagiosum
Caused by HPV. Contagious; benign growth of the keratin producing cells
Common; raised rough surface
Plantar; grow inward, painful
Veneral; itchy, genital
Warts
Fungal infections
Tinea
Fungal infection
Candidiasis
Thrush- when developed in the mouth
Diaper rash
AKA Dermatophytosis
RIng worm
Tinea corposis
Non hair part of the body
Tinea pedis
Athletes foot
Tinea capitis
On head
Tinea cural
Jock itch
Parasitic Infections
Bed bugs
(just know this one)
Pediculosis; Capitis (head) Pubis (genital) corposis (body)
Lice
Parasitic Mite that burrows under the epidermis
Scabies
Miscellaneous!
You might already know these but some have different definitions in this :)
AKA; Acne simplex and vulgaris. Can be caused by many different things
Acne
Multiple causes, hair loss/ balding
Alopecia
Absolute or partial deficiency of sebum resulting in scaly dry skin
Asteatosis
Rules of nines
Four degrees for each layer of skin
Burn
Increased deposits of pigmentation AKA mask of pregnancy
Chloasma
Bedsore
Decubitus ulcer
Aka Callus
Superficial thickened patch of epidermis
Keratoma
AKA freckles
Lentigines
Excessive oiliness and chronic inflammation of cheeks and nose
Rosacea
Unknown cause, abnormal brown skin patches. Typically In old people
Stains
Allergic or emotional reaction Ex; hives or welts
Urticaria
Fat build up under under the skin, appears yellowish often seen around the eyes. Typically suggests a high cholesterol level
Xanthoma
Rough dry skin; scales or cracks possible. AKA winter itch
Xeroderma
Yellow pigments found in dermis
Caratone
Blue; lack of oxygen
Cyanosis
Red
Erythema
Yellow
Jaundice
Due to congenital defective pigmentations. Vitiligo is a type of thsi
Leukoderma
Produced by the melanocytes
Melanin
White
Pallor