Skin Pathologies Flashcards
Highly Contagious; Cancerous;
malignant lesions to form in skin, lymph nodes, and other organs; Red, purple, or brown skin blotches.
kaposi’s sarcoma
Contagious; Wingless insects that tend not to live directly on their host, but in the host’s clothing, especially in the seams. They visit their hosts to take blood meals, causing an itchy reaction. Fairly rare except among homeless and transient populations. Potential vectors of communicable diseases.
Body lice
Characterized by ruptured vesicles that look more like ulcers than blisters on a red base
Highly contagious
Caused by the herpes simplex virus
Contraindicated for massage
Herpes gladiatorum
Noncontagious; cancerous. Occurs on areas of the skin exposed to sun. Brown or black shaded regions within the lesion. Coloration can be mistaken for melanoma.
Pigmented basal cell carcinoma
A thick raised scar, larger than the original wound. Abnormal wound healing wherein extra connective tissue forms within the original wound area
hypertrophic scar
Noncontagious. Dry, cracked, damaged skin due to exposure to harsh cleansers/chemicals and prolonged work in water. Avoid.
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Acne-like pustules- multiple infections in close proximity confined to hair follicles. Caused by bacteria. Avoid.
Folliculitis
Highly contagious through skin to skin contact. Local infection on skin, red, painful and pus-filled, typically in hair shaft. Caused by staphylococcus aureus.
Boils
Noncontagious, inflammatory response to chronic and pathological, intense itching/scratching that escalates to localized scaly patches that may become thick. Avoid
Neurodermatitis
Pre-cancerous. Actinic keratosis of the lips that become scaly, dry and cracked. Caused by exposure to sunlight.
Actinic Cheilitis
Noncontagious, idiopathic skin condition of the face with small papules/pustules. Exacerbated with stimulation and lubricant.
Papulopustular Acne Rosacea
Benign skin growth in which epithelial cells proliferate in one spot. Looks like a dark, thick, raised mole. Typically seen in those aged over 50. Avoid
Seborrheic Keratosis
highly contagious, pre-cancerous, common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), fluid-filled blisters on or around the lips
oral herpes simplex
not contagious, pre-cancerous, inherited genetic disorder that causes a heightened susceptibility to certain HPV infections, flat warts / versicolor-like patches on face, hands feet.
epidermodysplasia verruciformis
not contagious, pre-cancerous, skin condition that typically appears as a small, fluid-filled sac or pit in the crease of the buttocks, near the tailbone.
pilonidal cyst
not contagious, cancerous, as a firm, raised lump or lesion on the skin
nodular melanoma
not contagious, pre-cancerous, injury to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure, often over bony prominences like the hips, heels, or back.
pressure wound
not contagious, pre-cancerous, a skin reaction that occurs when the skin comes into contact with an allergen, causing an immune response.
allergic contact dermatitis
- not contagious, non-cancerous
- idiopathic, chronic skin condition that affects the eye
- can cause painful burning, itching, and swelling
- triggered by sun, wind, cold temps, drinking hot liquids or alcohol, hot baths, saunas, eating spicy food, perimenopause, use of steroidal/anti-inflammatories on the face, and emotional stress.
ocular acne rosacea
- highly contagious, common, non-cancerous
- blisters may appear on genitals, but often appear on thighs, buttocks, and the skin above the sacrum as well
- the carrier does not have to have a visible lesion to spread it to other people
genital herpes simplex (HSV-2)
“athlete’s foot”
- contagious, common, non-cancerous fungal infection
- usually between the third and fourth digits, but can also appear on the heel and sole of the foot
- burns, itches, weeping blisters, cracking, peeling skin, high risk of secondary infection
tinea pedis
- contagious, non-cancerous
-tends to develop on the hands of people who handle raw meat - they look like common warts, but are caused by a different variety of HPV
butcher’s wart
- contagious, non-cancerous
- a severe skin infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)
- typically affects individuals with pre-existing skin conditions like atopic dermatitis
- produces a widespread outbreak of herpes lesions all over the body
- most common in children
eczema herpeticum
- a full-thickness burn that penetrates through the epidermis to the dermis or deeper (muscle tissue)
- they contract extremely during healing causing disfigured scars and limited mobility of the skin
third degree burn
“flesh eating bacteria”
- not contagious, non-cancerous
- a severe bacterial (beta hemolytic Streptococcus) infection that rapidly destroys soft tissues like skin, muscle, and fat
- moves rapidly and can be life-threatening within hours (1/3 people die)
necrotizing fasciitis
