Skin Disorders Flashcards
Scientific name for acne
Acne vulgaris
What is Acne vulgaris
Acne caused by blocked pores of hair follicles/sebaceous glands which trap oil and dead skin cells beneath
Ance vulgaris cause
Overproduction of sebum, irregular shedding of dead, skin cells, buildup of bacteria
Acne vulgaris treatments
-OTC lotions containing benzo, peroxide, sulfur, and salicylic acid
-OTC retinoids, exfoliate skin, causing skin cells to turn over at a faster rate, decrease, or production, and our anti-inflammatory
-isotretinoin(accutane): oral vitamin A, shuts down sebaceous glands
Is acne contagious
No
Do benzo peroxide and retinoids affect sebum production
Benzyl peroxide no retinoids yes
How to salicylic acid get rid of acne
Unclogged pores and works by dissolving excess oil and exfoliating dead skin cells. Does not kill bacteria or have any effect on sebum production
Scientific name for eczema
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis cause
Cause unknown, but linked to an overactive response by the bodies immune system to unknown triggers. Commonly found in families with a history of other allergies or asthma.
Atopic dermatitis treatment
Hydrocortisone creams, humidifier, oral allergy, ( antihistamine ) (Zyrtec, Allegra, Benadryl)
Is atopic dermatitis contagious
No
What is the scientific name for psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis
What is plaque psoriasis
Rapid, skin, cell reproduction, resulting in red dry patches of thicken skin
Plaque psoriasis cause
Exact cause unknown. Genetics. Environmental factors. Smoking alcohol, hot showers.
Plaque psoriasis treatment
Retinoids
Topical steroids, injectable steroids phototherapy
Is plaque psoriasis contagious
No
Scientific name for ringworm
Tinea corporis
What is tinea corporis
Round or oval rash that peels cracks scales itches, and is red. Forms blisters, especially on feet.
What fungi cause tinea corporis
Trichiphyton microsporum epidermophyton
Tinea corporis treatment
Topical anti-fungal ( tinactin lotrimin lamisil) oral medication’s, wash all clothes and bedding
Is tinea corporis contagious
Yes, through contact with infected animals or humans, common amongst children and sharing items
Scientific name for cold sore/ fever blister
Oral herpes
What is oral herpes
Groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth
Oral herpes cause
HSV 1 or 2
What are warts
Local growths in the skin
Wart cause
Human papilloma virus infection
Wart treatment
Salicylic acid, otc wart treatment, freeze w aerosol
Are warts contagious
Yes bc caused by virus
What are chickenpox
Itchy rash of spots that look like blisters accompanied by flu-like symptoms
Chickenpox cause
Varicella zoster virus
Chickenpox treatment
Healthy children: none
Antihistamine for itching
Tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever
Cool oatmeal baths, calamine lotion
Is chickenpox contagious
From 2 days before rash appears till blisters are crusted over
What is the scientific name for shingles
Herpes zoster
What is heroes zoster
Pain and oftentimes rash on one side of torso
Common in older adults and ppl w weak immune systems
Herpes zoster cause
When varicella zoster virus starts up again
After you had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles.
Herpes zoster treatment
No cute
Treated w antiviral medications, Tylenol, antihistamines
Is herpes zoster contagious
Yes
Can pass to anyone not immune to chickenpox
Occurs through direct contact with the open source of the single rash
Once infected, the person developed chickenpox, not shingles
What is scabies
Itchy, highly contagious, skin condition where mites burrow into skin to produce a rash and intense itching, which is worse at night
Scabies cause
Itch mite sarcoptes scabiei
Scabies treatment
Prescription scabicide drugs and antihistamines
No otc
Wash clothes
Is scabies contagious
Yes though mite crawling when skin to skin contact
What is vitiligo
Pigmentation disorders where melanocytes are destroyed
Vitiligo cause
Unknown
Maybe autoimmune or genetic
Vitiligo treatment
Topical steroid therapy
Psoralen photochemotherapy ( psoralen and uv a therapy PUVA) - most effective
Is vitiligo contagious
No
Scientific name for alopecia
Alopecia areata
What is alopecia areata
Harold’s conditions that affect both males and females and is different from the inherited male patterned boldness
Alopecia areata cause
Unknown
Maybe genetic or autoimmune disorder
Is alopecia areata contagious
No
What is the scientific name for athlete’s foot
Tinea pedis
What is tinea pedis
Fungal infection that usually begins between the toes
Occurs in people with sweaty tight fitting shoes
Symptoms include scaly rash that causes itching stinging burning
Closely related to ringworm and jock itch
Tinea pedis cause
Fun guy that normally lives on the skin hair and nails called dermatophytes
When environment they live in gets warm and moist, they grow out of control and start to cause symptoms
Tinea pedis treatment
Mild cases use otc antifungal ointment, cream, powder or spray
Is Tinea pedis contagious
Yes
Scientific name for dandruff
Seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap
What is seborrheic dermatitis
Scaly patches red skin and stubborn dandruff
Seborrheic dermatitis cause
Possible combination of an overproduction of skin oil and irritation that forms a yeast called maleassezia
Runs and families
Stress fatigue, whether extreme, oily skin, or obesity, may increase risk
Sebhorrheic dermatitis treatment
OTC shampoos creams and lotions
Is sebhorrheic dermatitis contagious
No
