Skin Conditions / Disorders I

Question 1

a hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the skin, characterized by dry, sensitive irritated skin.
treatments include applying heavy moisturizing lotions after bathing while the skin is still wet, applying steroid creams, and increasing environmental humidity with a humidifier.

Answer 1

Atopic Dermatitis

Question 2

a rash caused either by an allergic reaction from contact with substances such as dyes, detergents, nickel, fabrics or plants, or by non-allergic irritation from contact with these substances. characterized by red, itchy.

Answer 2

Contact Dermatitis

Question 3

a form of eczema. a common skin rash with redness and scaly, pinkish yellow patches that have an oily appearance.

Answer 3

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Question 4

is an inheritable disease that can be triggered by environmental factors fi a person is genetically predisposed t the disease. produces an excess of thick, scaly, silvery skin patches surrounded by a red area.

Answer 4

Psoriasis

Question 5

characterized by dry or moist lesions, an eruption of small vesicles and watery discharge. it is generally accompanied by an inflammatory redness and itching.

Answer 5

Eczema

Question 6

an allergic reaction that produce an eruption of wheals. also referred to as ______, these rashes are triggered by a release of histamine in the body.

Answer 6

Hives.

Urticaria

Question 7

is a highly contagious viral infection that lies dormant between outbreaks. causes eruptive, blister like clusters that are typically found on the mucous membranes or skin around the mouth, nose and genital area.

Answer 7

Herpes Simplex