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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
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