lec 4 integumentary diseases/conditions

DECUBITUS ULCERS (bedsores)

Epidermis is destroyed, underlying tissue is

exposed.

severe dandruff

Seborrheic dermatitis

touching poison ivy causes _____________

Contact dermatitis

three things that might trigger Atopic dermatitis

allergens (soaps, cosmetics, clothing, detergents, jewelry, or sweat)

changes in weather

stress

inflamed skin

Dermatitis

dry skin

Xerosis

scratch marks

Excoriations

freckle or any other pigmented area that is flat and does not stick upwards from the skin

Macula

mole

Nevus (plural = nevi)

Lymphoma

tumor developing in lymphatic tissues.

Carcinoma

tumor developing in any part of the epithelium

Melanoma

tumor developing in the pigment-forming cells

(melanocytes) of the skin

Sarcoma

tumor developing in muscles and connective tissues

atopic dermatitis treatment

lubricant creams daily and steroid creams during outbreaks

Seborrheic dermatitis also known as

Cradle Cap

flaking of skin, especially knees, elbows, and scalp

Psoriasis

Psoriasis treatment

shampoo with coal tar or steroids, but no cure

destroys melanocytes and causes depigmentation, especially in areas of friction

Vitiligo

Thick, red, sometimes painful scars. More often in African American, Native American, and Asian races

Keloid Scars

Keloid Scars treatment

cortisone shots

enlargement of the lining of blood vessels

Hemangioma

Hemangioma treatment

lasers

are autosomal dominant disorder of melanocyte development, causing a congenital white patch of hair

Piebaldism