Ch 4 PART 2 Skin Disorders and Diseases

Anhidrosis

inability to sweat; it is often a result of damage to autonomic nerves.

Bromhidrosis

foul-smelling perspiration usually noticeable in the arm pits or the feet that is caused by bacteria.

Conjunctivitis

pinkeye, is an eye infection and may be caused by a bacterium or a virus.

Dermatitis

generalized term for any inflammatory skin condition.

Eczema

uncomfortable inflammatory skin disease that is often chronic. Characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching.

Herpes simplex 1

recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore.

Hyperhidrosis

excessive sweating caused by heat, genetics, stress, medications, or general body weakness.

Hyperpigmentation

overproduction of pigment.

Impetigo

contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions.

Keratoma

acquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis. A callus is a keratoma caused by repeated pressure or friction.

Milia

benign keratin-filled cysts.

Miliaria rubra

prickly heat, is an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands.

Mole

small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black.

Psoriasis

skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver white scales; usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.

Rosacea

chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing (redness) and in some cases the formation of papules and pustules (can be confused with acne).

Sebaceous cyst/Epidermoid cyst

large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with keratin.

Seborrheic dermatitis

skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands; it is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness.

Skin tag

a small brown-colored or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin.

Verruca

hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis (wart).

Acne

chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused by retained secretions and bacteria.

Hypertrophy

abnormal growth of skin.

Hypopigmentation

lack of pigment.