HOSA Pathophysiology Integumentary

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seborrheic dermatitis

inflammation of the oil/sebaceous glands; increased sebum production

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contact dematitis

acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by a chemical/substance; causes redness, welling, vesicles that ooze itch burn/sting

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Atopic dermatitis (Eczema)

chronic inflammation of the skin; rash occurs in face, neck , elbows, knees, and upper trunk of the body along with itching

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Urticaria (hives)

severe itching followed by redness and an area of swelling (wheal) in a certain area

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angioedema

A condition characterized by regions or areas of subcutaneous swelling due to allergic reaction to food or drugs

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psoriasis

chronic condition where thick, flaky, red patches of various sizes covered with white, silvery scales; inflammatory and chronic; may be autoimmune

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rosacea

chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin which causes redness, primarily in the areas of blushing/flushing

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comedones

also called blackheads; masses of sebum trapped in the hair follicles

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acne vulgaris

inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Papules, pustules, and comedones are present

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macule

A circumscribed, flat, nonpalpable change in skin color

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papule

small, firm, elevated lesion

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nodule

palpable elevated lesion which varies in size

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pustule

a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus

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vesicle (blister)

elevated, thin walled lesion containing clear fluid

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plaque

large, slighty elevated lesion with flat surface, of ten topped by scale

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crust

dry, rough surface or dried exudate/blood

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lichenification

thick, dry, rough surface (leather like)

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keloid

Abnormal growth of scar tissue that is thick and irregular

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fissure

Crack in the skin that penetrates the epidermis, such as chapped hands or lips.

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ulcer

A deep loss of skin surface that may extend into the dermis; may cause periodic bleeding and the formation of scars.

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erosion

shallow, moist cavity in epidermis

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comedo

mass of sebum, keratin and debris blocking the opening of a hair follicle

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herpes zoster (shingles)

acute inflammatory dermatomal eruption of extremely painful vesicles; caused by VZV virus

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dermatomes

An area of skin (nerves) that relay sensation / pain from a particular region of skin. May be location of Referred Pain

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impetigo

common, contagious , superficial skin infection. forms thick yellow crusts; caused by staph aureus or strep

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furuncles(boil)

pus-containing abscess taht involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue

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carbuncle

large boil or multiple boils in close by follicles; caused by staph aureus mostly

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cellulitis

acute, diffuse, bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; occurs mostly in lower parts; redness and swelling develops with skin becoming tender and hot

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dermatophytoses (tinea)

chronic superficial fungal infections;

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seborrheic keratosis

benign growths in the epidermis; painless lesions colored

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dermatofibroma

benign and can be found anywhere; scaly hard slightly raised and pinkish brown caused by fibrous and viral infections

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keratoacnthoma

smooth red dome-shaped papule with a central crust

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epidermal/sebaceous cyst

sebaceous gland fills with a thick fluid .

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keloid/hypertrophic scars

secondary to trauma, harmless

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acrochordon

Small outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue; skin tags

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actinic keratosis

a precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight

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BCC

Basal cell carcinoma

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SCC

squamous cell carcinoma

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MALIGNANT MELANOMA

Most serious form of skin cancer; often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised.(ABCDE)

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ALBINISM

Autosomal Recessive , a hereditary condition characterized by a partial or total lack of melanin pigment (particularly in the eyes, skin, and hair)

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Vitiligo

Benign acquired disease of unknown origin, consisting of irregular patches of various sizes lacking in pigment. Milk-white patches.

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Melasma (chloasma)

hyperpigmentation, asscociated with pregnacny. mask of pregnancy, also seen in ocp.

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hemangioma

Benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels.

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nevi (moles)

Flat or raised macules or papules with rounded, welldefined borders.

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pityriasis

"Herald Patch" followed days later by "Christmas tree" distribution. Multiple papular eruptions, remits spontaneously.

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abnormal suntan

adverse effect resulting from proper drug, medicinal, or biological substance properly administered. Some drugs and certain diseases such as Addison's disease can produce a suntan without exposure to sunlight.

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alopecia

Baldness scalp

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folliculitis

inflammatory reaction of the hair follicles that produces red, pustular lesions

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corns/calluses

temporary thickenings of the stratum corneum that develop where the skin has been subjected to unusual friction

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verrucae/warts

skin lesions caused by the human papilloma virus/Plantar develop on the sale of the foot

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paronychia

infection of the skin around a nail

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