skin and subcutaneous tissue infections

Question 1

eczema

Answer 1

inflammatory
makes your skin red and inflamed. it may be scaly oozing or crusty. also, there may be dark, rough, leathery patches. it can also cause swelling

Question 2

psoriasis

Answer 2

inflammatory
can cause red, raised, slivery, or scaly patches. however it differs from eczema in that the skin is thicker and more inflamed

Question 3

allergic

Answer 3

inflammatory
contact dermatitis is often a common reaction to irritants in the form of an itchy rash, called pruritus. The manifestations of allergic contact dermatitis include erythema, itching, and swelling in the areas where allergen meets the skin.

Question 4

irritant contact dermatitis

Answer 4

inflammatory
a common type of dermatitis. this is a nonallergic reaction to the skin, which occurs when a substance encounters the skin’s outer protective layer.

Question 5

atopic dermatitis

Answer 5

inflammatory
causes red and itchy skin. Though common in children, it may occur in all ages. this dermatitis tends to flare occasionally but is long lasting and chronic. It tends to be associated with asthma and hay fever.

Question 6

stasis dermatitis

Answer 6

inflammatory
is thickened discolored skin with inflammation. it typicaly appears on the skin of lower legs with swelling. It is related to poor circulation and is often referred to as a venous statis rash

Question 7

seborrheic dermatitis

Answer 7

inflammatory
is scaly patches that commonly affect the scalp. This causes red skin and stuborn dandruff.

Question 8

papules

Answer 8

papulosquamous
are small well-defined bumps in the skin.

Question 9

furuncles

Answer 9

papulosquamous
also know. as abscesses or boils, are a collection of puss under the skin from an infected hair follicle. Typically caused by a staphylococcal infection, they become reddish-purple in color, swollen, and painful. when connected together, the cluster of boils are carbuncles

Question 10

scales

Answer 10

papulosquamous
are thin pieces of the outermost layer of skin resembling fish scales. they represent an accumulation of the outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum). it can be a symptom of other illnesses or can be due to a variety of skin conditions, most frequently excessive dryness.

Question 11

plaque

Answer 11

papulosquamous
refers to solid, elevated, superficial lesions, which are usually more than one centimeter in diameter, and which often resemble dirty plates. it can be present in numerous skin disorders, but most prominently in psoriasis.

Question 12

erythema

Answer 12

papulosquamous
on the skin is caused by congestion in the small capilaries of the skin and shows up as a redness of the affected area.

Question 13

psoriasis

Answer 13

papulosquamous
is a chonic, or long term, proliferative, relapsing inflammatory disorder that involves the skin, scalp, and nails and can occor at any age. It presents as large areas of silvery scales on the knees, scalp, trunk, elbows, etc.

Question 14

pityriasis rosea

Answer 14

papulosquamous
often appears in young adults, and starts as a circular patch on the skin. The lesion is a small, but itchy rash that is red in color. Headache, sore throat, and even fatigue are symptoms that occur prior to lesion breakout.

Question 15

lichen planus

Answer 15

papulosquamous
affects the skin and mucus membranes as a benign disabling inflammatory disorder. This occurs in adults ages 30 to 70. It is associated with swelling, hyperpigmentation and pruritus. Lesions tend to last months and possibly years.

Question 16

acne vulgaris

Answer 16

papulosquamous
is a skin condition that developes on the face and upper trunk of adolecents. this is caused by. follicles and oil glands that become clogged with dirt and oil.

Question 17

acne rosacea

Answer 17

papulosquamous
is a chronic inflammation of the skin that appears in middle aged adults, but very common in women. This generally appears on the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. red and itchy pustules occur.

Question 18

Bacterial infections

Answer 18

occurs when bacteria enters the body, increase in number, and stimulate an immune response. germs enter the body through an opening in the skin.

Question 19

cellulitis

Answer 19

is redness, swelling, and pail that is commonly caused from a bacterial infection. If left untreated, it can eventually spread and cause health problems.