Skin Diseases Flashcards

Soft Corn
Caused by pressure and perspiration (often between toes)

Hard Corn
Caused by pressure and perspiration (often on tops of toes)

MRSA
(Bacteria)
Strain of staphylococcus (resistant to some anitbiotics)

Impetigo Contagiosa
(Bacteria)
Caused by streptococci or S aureus (or combination of the two)

Furnucle (Boils)
(Bacteria)
Infection of the hair follicle that results boil. (Generally result of staph infection)

Carbuncle
(Bacteria)
Larger and deeper furnucle

Folliculitis
(Bacteria)
Ingrown hair

Paronychia
(bacteria)
Infection of nail fold

Onychia
(bacteria)
Infection of the nail bed

Acne Vulgaris
(bacteria)
inflammation of the hair follicle and sebaceous glands

Ringworm
(fungal)

Tinea of the Scalp
(fungal)

Tinea of the Body
(fungal)

Tinea of the Nail
(fungal)

Tinea of the Groin
(fungal)

Athlete’s foot
(fungal)

Candidiasis
(fungal)
Yeast-like fungus that can produce skin, mucous membrane and internal infections

Tinea Versicolor
(fungal)
Caused by yeast

Herpes Labialis
(viral)

Herpes of the Eye
(viral)

Herpes Zoster
(viral)
Shingles

Common Wart
(viral)

Plantar Wart
(viral)

Dermatitis
(allergic)
Allergic or irritant reaction

Milaria
(thermal)
Continued exposure to heat and moisture causing retention of perspiration
(Prickly Heat)

Sunburn
(thermal)

Spider Bite

Scabies
Caused by mites

Lice

Lyme Disease
Caused by tick bites

Pityriasis Rosea

Psoriasis