Pathologies of Skin & Feet Flashcards
Acne Vulgarus is
a chronic skin inflammation characterized by a red are, pimples and cysts, due to blockage and bacterial infection of the oil glands and hair follicles.
Tinea is
The lesions associated with fungal skin infections
Keloid scar is
scar tissue that grows beyond the original site of injury
Cellutitis is
a strep infection of the skin, usually occurring in the face or lower leg, characterized by redness and tenderness in the involved areas of the skin, as well as fever and chills.
Tinea corporis ( ring worm) is
a small red patch which spreads and then the central area heals creating a ring-like rash
Warts are benign tumors of the epidermis caused by a
viral infection
Corns and calluses are
patches of skin which have become thickened with extra keratin due to frequent friction or pressure
Psoriasis consists of
itchy and scaly patches on the skin due to epidermal cells replicating excessively
Moles are benign tumors consisting of
melanoctes which reproduce rapidly and produce extra melanin
Basal Cell Carcinoma is
the most common type of skin cancer. It is slow growing, non-metastasizing tumor of the basil cells of the epidermis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma is
cancer of the keratin producing cells in the epidermis. It is especially common in the ears hands and lower lips.
Malignant Melanoma is
uncontrolled proliferation of the melanocytes.
Morton neuroma is
characterized by pain or numbness in the foot due to entrapment of intermetatarsal plantar nerve by a tumor. Syptoms may be relieved by removing shoes.
A bunion (hallus valgus) is
a condition in which the first metatarsophalangeal joint is deviated away from the rest of the foot .the deviation and subsequent irritation of the joint results in the formation of a callus on the outside and a bursa on the inside. The pain is typically the result of inflammation of the bursa.
Plantar Fasciitis is
the inflammation and /or degeneration of the plantar fascia
