skin disorders Flashcards
leprosy
chronic infections , disease caused bacteria
leprosy cause
Mycobacterium leprae
leprosy signs / symptoms
nerve damage ➡️ loss of feeling ➡️ leads to secondary infections ➡️ loss of extremities
leprosy treatment
anti biotic medication
chronic- good if caught early
epidermolysis bullosa
blistering of skin
epidermolysis bullosa cause
genetic mutation
keratin toughness
epidermolysis bullosa signs/symptoms
severe blisters
movement problems
epidermolysis bullosa treatment
ointments, water baths, pain, medicines mobility aids, most likely death due to external infections
acne cause
oil glands/ hair follicles are blocked by oil/ dead skin
hormones, bacteria, cosmetics
acne signs/ symptoms
inflamed black heads to puss filled pimples
scarring
acne treatments
washing area , OTC creams, moisturizer , sunscreen
rosacea
unknown cause- beliefs are genetics, reaction to microscopic bugs, blood vessel admiralties
rosacea signs/ symptoms
flushing
redness
bumps/ pimples
rosacea treatment
laser treatment
surgical procedures
medicine
vitiligo cause
melanocytes stop working or die
vitiligo signs/ symptoms
patches of skin start lightning
the hair starts to gray or turn white earlier then expected
vitiligo treatment
ointments, meds( like corticosteroids), light therapy, supplements
xeroderma pigmentation
genetic disorder caused by mutation’s affecting DNA repair enzymes
xeroderma pigmentation signs/symptoms
blistering
freckling
premature skin
sun sensitivity
skin cancer
xeroderma pigmentation treatments
no cure
preventing uv damage
harlequin lchthyosis cause
gene mutations
recessive trait passed down from parents
harlequin lchthyosis signs/symptoms
cracked,scale like skin
sunken eyes
decreased joint mobility
harlequin lchthyosis treatment
retinooids, ointment’s & antibiotic
baths and exfoliation
argyria cause
excessive exposure to silver
silver accumulated in tissues
light magnifies blue - grey pigmentation
argyria signs/symptoms
skin, gums & sclera develop a blue pigment
argria treatments
no cure
laser therapy
avoid silver
skin cancer cause
strong uv rays
skin cancer signs /symptoms
bumps or patches
change in size, color or shape of skin growth
skin cancer treatment
freezing, surgery’s, different types of
therapy
bed sores (pressure vicers) cause
prolonged pressure to an area resulting in blood loss
bed sores ( pressure vicers)
signs/ symptoms
redness of skin
sensitivity
fever, aches (signs of infection)
bed sores ( pressure vicers)
skin grafting
antibiotics, ointments , creams
albinism cause
mutations in the melanin-producing genes
albinism signs/symptoms
pale hair
light eyes
vision problems
sensitive skin
albinism treatment
regular check ups
eye & skin protectants
eczema cause
emotional triggers
genetics
immune system ➡️ high reaction to allergens
living & environment
eczema signs/symptoms
itchiness
dry skin
skin rash
bumps on skin
flasks skin
inflammation
eczema treatments
moisturizers
topical steroids
medicine
immunosuppressants
light therapy
