Skin Conditions Flashcards

Flashcards on common skin conditions and treatments

Alopecia

Baldness

Cellulitis

A skin infection caused by staph bacteria that results in swelling, redness, and pain, infecting the stratum of the skin

Cellulitis Treatment

Treated with antibiotics

Contact Dermatitis

An allergic reaction causing small bumps and itching, potentially leading to hives in severe cases

Contact Dermatitis Treatment

Antiallergic medication and steroids

Callus/Corn

Dead skin produced by friction or rubbing, typically on feet due to ill-fitting footwear, leading to painful buildup

Diabetes Complications

Reduced healing due to glucose deposition, leading to potential infections

Bedsores/Decubitus Ulcers

Areas of skin and bone damage caused by prolonged pressure, leading to blood supply stoppage, necrosis, and potential bacterial infection

Bedsores/Decubitus Ulcers Treatment

Relieving pressure by moving the patient and providing support

Eczema

A skin condition often linked to genetics or allergies, causing itchy rashes and requiring treatments like hydrocortisone

Furuncles/Boils Treatment

Topical treatments

Carbuncle

A cluster of boils forming a large, interconnected lesion, often caused by staph

Folliculitis

Inflammation of the hair follicle due to shaving or unclean instruments

Folliculitis Prevention

Avoid sharing personal items and ensure the area is washed

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

HSV-1, cold sores around the mouth, caused by fever or low immunity; HSV-2, sexually transmitted

Herpes Zoster/Shingles

A painful viral infection resulting from the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, causing burning pain along a nerve

Keloid

An overgrowth of skin or scar tissue, often occurring after piercings

Keloid Cause

Piercing infection

Keloid treatment

Injections or small surgery

Pediculosis

Lice or their eggs, larvae, or adult forms causing itching, often treated with specific shampoos

Pediculosis Capitis

Head lice

Pediculosis Corporis

Body lice

Phthirus Pubis

Pubic lice

Psoriasis

A skin condition characterized by scaling and inflammation, often mistaken for dandruff

Psorasis Cause

Genetic, autoimmune condition that causes the body to attack itself

Scabies

A skin infestation caused by mites burrowing under the skin, leading to intense itching and contagion