Infectious And Non Infectious Skin Conditions

Front 1

(parasitic infections)
Scabies:

Back 1

red-brown raised on any moist area;wrist, elbow, axilla...
severe itching
TREATMENT: disinfect with bleach + hot water(74.1)
medicated lotions

Front 2

(parasitic infections)
Pediculus(lice)
pediculosis Capitis(head lice)
pediculosis Corporis(body lice)
pediculosis Pubis(pubic lice)

Back 2

grey, red-brown, oval
live on blood ooff human and animals.
lesions are pruritic, papules, macule at site of bite
TREATMENT: medicated lotions,
disinfect

Front 3

(parasitic infections)
Bed Bugs

Back 3

reddish brown insect 3-5mm long, feed on human blood,stay in cracks of furniture, mattresses, wallpaper...lesion is pruritic. Found in rowa or clusters on face, neck, hands and arms.
TREATMENT: medicated lotions
disinfect.

Front 4

(bacterial infections)
Impedigo

Back 4

contagious superficial infection
rupture of patules,
serous fluid hardens into a yellow crust, scratching spreads,
Most common on childrens face.
TREATMENT:
antibiotics, refer to MD

Front 5

(Fungal infections)
Tinea (ringworm)
tinea Capitis ( on scalp)
tinea Pedis (Athletes foot) (on foot)
Tinea Veriscolor(upper chest,arms, back)

Back 5

flaking skin, round itchy patches,
aggravated by heat, sweat, moisture.
TREATMENT:
topical antifungal, keep area clean & dry, change clothing daily.

Front 6

(Fungal infection)
Yeast infections

Back 6

found in GI track, vagina, mouth.
due to release of toxins to surface of skin.
TREATMENT: antibiotic, diet change, decrease sugar intake
scaling, pustules. people commonly affected are: immunosuppressed, poor nutrition, increase sugar intake...

Front 7

(Viral infections)
Herpes
herpes simlex 1: cold sore
herpes simplex 2: genital
Varicella-Zoster:cause chicken pox(kids) shingles(adults)
Shingles; pain can last for months

Back 7

grows in immunosuppressed neurons, activated by stress, poor diet. Pain, tingling, itching, last appr. 2-4 weeks
TREATMENT:
antiviral medication

Front 8

(Viral infections)
Verrucas(plantar warts)

Back 8

found on sole of foot,
95% untreated disappear after 5 years.
TREATMENT:
foot bath, antifungal agents, tea tree essential oil.

Front 9

(viral infections)
Pityriasis rosea

Back 9

maily affect young adults, more in winter. commonly seen on extremities, christmas tree pattern, mild to severe pruritis, Herald patch(lesion enlarge then fades)
TREATMENT:
stops on its own
6-8 weeks

Front 10

Non- infectious
Psoriasis

Back 10

inflammatory skin disease, 1/3 heredity/family history. Silvery scales, commonly found on knoees, sacrum, elbow, scalp.
TREATMENT:
ultraviolet light, salt water bath, warm climate... no known cure

Front 11

non-infectious
Eczema

Back 11

aka atopic dermatitis, occur in children & adults, sensitized immune system. commonly found on face, trunk, scalp, popliteus... pruritis, crusting lesions.
TREATMENT:
topical steroids, skin emollient, avoid soap, decrease stress.

Front 12

non-infectious
Nummular Eczema

Back 12

often seen in elderly men,
coin shape lesions, secondary bacterial infections. commonly on arms & legs.

Front 13

non- infectious
Contact dermatitis

Back 13

predisposed to asthma & hay fever. erythema + edema, itching,
TREATMENT: removal of irritant, antipruritic lotions, antihistamines

Front 14

non- infectious
Lichen planus

Back 14

commonly seen on wrist, ankles, trunk, oral lesions.Shiny purple,white topped, polygonal papules. rough & scaly, severe pruritis.

Front 15

non- infectious
Urticaria (Hives)

Back 15

allergic reaction, sized in mm. raised pink or red area

Front 16

non-infectious
SLE(Lupus)(systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Back 16

butterfly rash in face(acute), more common in women, looks like psorisis(subacute).
TREATMENT:
none

Front 17

non- infectious
Scleroderma

Back 17

no known cause, connective tissue condition. violet, firm inelastic macules or plaques. maily seen on trunk, extremities and head.
TREATMENT:
none

Front 18

non-infectious
Acne Vulgaris

Back 18

most commonly seen acne.
comedons(white/black head)

Front 19

non-infectious
Acne Conglobata

Back 19

Chronic/ severe acne.
deep absesses, inflammation

Front 20

non-infectious
acne rosacea/rosacea

Back 20

more on middle aged/older adults. erythema on nose& cheeks

Front 21

Neoplasms

Back 21

3 types; nonmalignant, premalignant & malignant(cancerous).

Front 22

Non malignant neoplasm
Skin tags

Back 22

pinhead, soft and round, mostly on elderly, pregnant, obese people. brown skin colored

Front 23

nonmalignant neoplasm;
Keratoses

Back 23

horny wart like lesion, may become large, rough, brown/black. dry brown, scaly patches about 1cm.

Front 24

nonmalignant neoplasm;
Lentigines (liver spots)

Back 24

dark and large, grow slowly, flat on skin

Front 25

Pre malignant neoplasm;
Nevi(moles)

Back 25

tan, deep, brown, blue/black. flat or elevated. hairy or not. if color or size change refer to MD.

Front 26

Malignant neoplasm;
Basal Cell Carcinoma

Back 26

non growing tumor on head. caused by ultraviolet. small, raised, pearly nodule. red, scaly raised.
TREATMENT:
surgical

Front 27

malignant neoplasm;
Sqamos Cell Carcinoma

Back 27

sun damaged skin, become ulcerated lesions. cased by over exposure to sun, tars, exposure to arsenic.
TREATMENT:
surgical

Front 28

Malignant Melanoma

Back 28

most serious, develop from nevi(moles). invades lymphatic system & distant organs. can be cured if caught early.