Chapter 6 Integumentary System

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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• inflammation of the sebaceous glands
• increase in the amount of sebum produced number of sebaceous glands
• sx-greasy- appearing scales
• ETIO-idiopathic; hereditary
• tx-cortisone or hydrocortisone cream

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Contact Dermatitis

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• inflammation of skin due to allergic reaction form an irritant in contact with skin
• ETIO-plants, dyes in soap, metals, detergents latex
• tx-topical steroid

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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

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• inflammation of the skin
• more common in persons with family history of allergic reaction
• sx-seen on face, neck, elbows, knees, upper trunk; with pruritus
• Rash; vesigular and exudative
• ETIO-idiopathic
• tx-topical cortisone

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Psoriasis

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• red patches covered with silvery scales
• seen on scalp, elbows, knees, trunk
• ETIO-genetic, bay be autoimmune disorder
• dx-white silvery scales
• tx- ultraviolet light, steroid cream, coal tar

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Uticaria = hives

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• wheals form
• tx-antihistamines

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Rosacea

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• Redness in areas where people blush
• no cure, medications can help

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Acne Vulgaris

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• Vulgaris
• Inflammation disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles
• comedones (blackheads)
• ETIO-unknown; hormonal
• tx- antibiotics, keratolytic agents, vitamin A related medication

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Herpes zoster = shingles

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• viral infection; painful vesicles
• sx-band-like unilateral pattern along peripheral nerve or dermatomes
• ETIO-cause is varicella-zoster virus; same virus that causes chicken pox
• tx-comfort, antivirals

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Impetigo

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• contagious disease, skin infection
• vesicles or pustules become crusted
• Seen more commonly in children
• ETIO-staph or strep (bacteria)
• tx- antibiotics, proper cleaning
• prevention-good hygiene, hand washing

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furuncle

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•boil, abscess of hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue

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carbuncle

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large or several furuncle

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cellulitis

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bacterial infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Dermatophytoses

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• fungal infections of the skin; also called tinea

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Tinea capitis

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Scaly lesions of scalp

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Tinea corporis

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Ringworm

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Tinea unguium

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fungal injections of nail

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Tinea pedis

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athletes foot

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Tinea cruris

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groin area

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Decubitus ulcers

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• pressure sore or bed sore
• localized area of dead skin (3 layers are affected)
• sx-shiny, reddened skin over bony area
• etio-lack of blood supply to area
• tx-topical agents

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scabies

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• highly contageous
• burrow under skin, causes rash
• intense pruritus, worse at night

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pediculosis

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• lice
• sx-nits in hair skin or clothing
• highly contagious, intense pruritus

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Seborrheic keratosis

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pasted onto skin

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Dermatofibroma

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slightly raised, pinkish brown (fibrous reaction)

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keratoancanthoma

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smooth red dome-shaped

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keloids

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large thick scars

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sebaceous systs

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thick fluids

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atinic keratosis

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in thick areas exposed to sunlight, premalignant lesions

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bacal cell carsinoma

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• common type of cancer
• in sun-exposed areas
• basal cell warning signs in book; 5 listed
• basal is the deepest layer of epidermis
• tx-surgical removal

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squamous cell carcinoma

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• epithelial layer
• crusted area, inflamed base; nonhealing ulcer; or firm papule
• etio-chronic exposure to UV radiation
• fair skin and light-colored eyes higher risk
• sometimes metastasizes
• tx-surgical excision, cryosurgery, etc.

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malignant meleenoma

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• most serious of skin cnacers
• affects women more than men
• median age of dx is 53 years old
• sx-change in new mole or in old mole
• etio- 95% from over exposure to sun
• persons with blonde or red hair, fair, blue eyes at higher risk
• family hx or previous skin cancer has higher risk
• tx-wide margin excision, lymph node, dissection, chemotherapy, radiation

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albinism

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no melanin produced by melanocytes; inherited condition

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hemangiomas

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benign tumor of proliferating blood vessels

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nevi

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moles

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alopecia

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absense of hair

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folliculitis

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inflammation of hair follicles

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verrucae

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warts

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paronychia

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infection of the skin around nail