disease cards 2

abscess

localized collection of pus at the site of infection

acne

inflammatory disease of the sebacous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristics lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory paules…

alopecia

partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging , an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease; commonly called baldness

bowen disease

very early form of skin cancer, which is easily curable and characterized by a red, scaly patch on a skin that has not spread beyond the epidermise; also called squamous c ell in situ

cellulitis

diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

chloasma

pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish-brown patches or spots

decubitus ulcer

Information for or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues usually an elderly bedridden person also known as pressure ulcer

eecymosis

skin discoloration, consisting of a large irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from bluish black to greenish brown, or yellow commonly; called a bruise

Eczema

chronic inflammatory skin condition that is categorized by erythema, papules, vesicles, Chris steals scales crust, and scabs and accompanied by intense itching(pruritus); lso called atopic dermatitis

erythema

redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

eschar

dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of skin, especially after a burn

impetigo

bacterial skin infection, categorized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

keloid

thickened scar that forms after a surgical incision or injury that is firm raised and often a purpleish red color

Keratosis

thickened area of the epidermis on any hxrny growth on the skin

Lentigo

small brown macules that are common in areas that get repeated sun exposure and usually appear in the middle aged or older person

Pallor

unnatural, paleness or absence of color in the skin

Pediculosis

infestation with Transmitted my closed personal contact and shared bedding brushes, combs, and clothing

Petechia

minute pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

Pruritis

intense itching

psoriasis

chronic skin disease, categorized by itchy, red patches, covered by thick dry silvery scales, and caused by excessive development of the basil layer of the epidermis

purpura

any of several bleeding disorders, categorized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucus membranes producing ecchymoses or petechiae

Scabies

contagious skin condition caused by the itch mite, transmitted through prolonged or close physical contact, such as living together or sexual contact also spread through shared clothing, bedding, or towels through less common since the mites survive only 2 to 3 days off the body

Tinea

fungal skin infection, whose name commonly indicate the body part affected. Also call ringworm.

urticaria

allergic reaction of the skin categorized by the eruption of pale red elevate patches called whaels or hives

Verruca

epidermal growth caused by a virus, also known as warts

Vitiligo

localized loss of skin pigmentation categorized by milk, white patches

comedo

typical small skin lesion acne vulgar is caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum that forms when a pore gets blocked