Skin disorders Flashcards
What s uricaria?
Hives.
What is the cause of hives?
allergic reaction which causes Ige mediated mast cell degranulation - microvascular hyperpermeability.
An overactive immune system-Th2 led IgE mediated response result in _____.
Eczema.
How does Eczema present?
Pruritic oedematous plaques with small and large blisters. Can become dry and scaly.
What are the types of Tinea?
- Athlete’s foot
- Jock itch
- Ringworm
______ is a fungal infection that develops in warm, moist environment/area.
Tinea
What causes warts?
Human Papilloma Virus
What causes chicken pox?
Varicella Zoster Virus
Chicken pox is an infection of the _______ _____ that localises in the _____ after 2 weeks.
respiratory system, skin
______ __ can cause fetal malformations within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Chicken pox
Chicken pox can return later in life as ______
shingles.
Herpes Zoster AKA _____
shingles
Chicken pox moves to the ______ and becomes dormant.
nerves
Rubeola AKA _______
Measles
How is measles spread?
Respiratory route.
Measles show symptoms _ -_ ____ after exposure
7-14 days
Conjunctivitis and a rash are symptoms of ______
measles.
What are the complications of measles?
pneumonia and encephalitits
What is the difference between Rubeola vs Rubella?
Rubeola is measles
Rubella is German measles
Is measles or German measles milder?
German measles
Heart defects, deafness, contracts, mental retardation can occur if mother contracts ________ during the 1st trimester.
German measles
What are 1st degree burns?
Involve superficial skin (epidermis).
What are 2nd degree burns?
The damage reaches the 1st and 2nd layers of skin (epidermis and dermis)
What are 3rd degree burns?
Full skin burns (epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue).
What are 4th degree burns?
Deep enough to involve muscle, tendon or bone. It destroys the nerve endings so no pain is felt.
