Skin Disorders Flashcards
1st line of defense for immune system, prevents excessive fluid loss, helps control fluid loss, helps control body temperature, sensory perception, and synthesis and activation of vitamin D.
Skin Functions
Recessive trait leading to a lack of melanin production.
Albinism
One of the most common symptoms of dermatological disease.
Pruritus (Itching)
Small, flat, circumscribed lesion of a different color than normal skin.
Macule
Small, firm, elevated lesion.
Papule
Palpable elevated lesion.
Nodule
Elevated, erythematous lesion, usually contain purulent exudate (pus).
Pustule
Elevated, thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid.
Vesicle
Large, slightly elevated lesion with flat surface, often topped by a scale.
Plaque
May be caused by exposure to an allergen or by direct chemical or mechanical irritant to the skin.
Contact Dermatitis
Result from a hypersensitivity reaction.
Uticaria (Hives)
Inflammation of the skin, may be genetic.
Eczema
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of unknown origin.
Psoriasis
Collagen deposits, inflammation, and fibrosis with decreased capillary networks develop in the skin.
Scleroderma
Superficial bacterial infection caused by staphylococci or streptococci.
Impetigo
Bacterial infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
Cellulitis
Primary infection symptomatic, reoccurrence may be triggered by stress or infection. Cold sore or fever blister.
Herpes 1 (Herpes Simplex)
Common cause of vesicular genital eruption.
Herpes 2
in years after the primary infection of varicella or chicken pox.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Benign infection by human papillomaviruses.
Warts
On skin, usually hands/fingers.
Common Warts
On pressure points of feet.
Plantar Warts.
Forms a ring-shaped patches with vesicles or scales.
Ringworm
Typically between toes, redness, itching, and pain.
Athlete’s Foot
