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acne
inflammation of sebaceous glands & hair follicles of skin evidenced by comedones, pustules, or nodules on the skin (acne=point)
albinism
partial or total lack of melanin pigment;
hereditary condition (particularly in the eyes, skin & hair)
burn
injury to body tissue caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation or gases
burn types
(a)- first-degree burn
(b)- second-degree burn
(c)- third degree burn
burn:
first-degree burn
burn involving only the epidermis;
characterized by erythema (redness) & hyperesthesia (excessive sensation)
burn:
second-degree burn
burn involving epidermis & dermis;
characterized by erythema, hyperesthesia, & vescications (blisters)
burn:
third-degree burn
burn involving all layers of skin;
characterized by destruction of epidermis & dermis with damaged destruction of sub-q tissue
cellulitis
acute inflammation of SUB-Q tissue resulting from bacterial invasion through a break in skin
(cellula=small storeroom)
dermatitis (eczema)
inflammation of skin characterized by redness, pruritus (itching), & various lesions
dermatitis (eczema) common types
1- atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema)
2- contact dermatitis
3- seborrheic dermatitis
dermatitis (eczema) common types:
1- atopic dermatitis
chronic skin inflammation characterized by appearance of inflamed, swollen papules & vesicles that crust & scale, with severe itching & burning
[most outbreaks begin in infancy & are marked by exacerbations & remission that usually clear up before adulthood; occurs in persons with atopy (a genetic hypersensitivity to environmental irritants or allergens)]
dermatitis (eczema) common types:
1- contact dermatitis
inflammation of skin resulting from contact with substance to which one is allergic
[(eg: chemicals in dyes, preservatives, fragrances, rubber; allergic dermatitis); or one that is a known skin irritant (eg: acid, solvent; irritant dermatitis)]
dermatitis (eczema) common types:
1- seborrheic dermatitis
redness of skin covered by a yellow, oily, itchy scale most commonly at hairline, forehead, & around nose, ears, or eyelashes [(developing at any age)
& "cradle cap" in infants]
dermatosis
any disorder of skin
exanthematous (viral disease)
eruption of skin cause by a viral disease
(exanthema=eruption)
exanthematous (viral disease):
1- rubella
reddish; German measles
exanthematous (viral disease):
1- rubeola
reddish; 14-day measles
exanthematous (viral disease):
1- varicella
tiny spot; chickenpox
exzema
to boil out; dermatitis
furuncle
a boil;
painful nodule formed in skin by inflammation originating in a hair follcule--caused by staphlococcosis
furuncle:
1- carbuncle
2- abscess
furuncle:
1- carbuncle
skin infection consisting of clusters of furuncles
(carbo=small, glowing embers)
furuncle:
2- abscess
localized collection of pus in cavity formed by inflammation of surrounding tissue that heals when drained or excised
(abscessus=a going away)
gangrene
an eating sore; death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply resulting from trauma or inflammatory or infectious process
[such as seen in complications of frostbite, severe burns & conditions that affect circulation (eg: diabetes)]
herpes simplex virus type 1
(HSV-1)
transient viral vesicles (e.g. cold sores, fever blisters) that infect the facial area [especially mouth & nose]
(herpes=creeping skin disease)
herpes simplex virus type 2
(HSV-2)
sexually transmitted ulcer-like lesions of genital & anorectal skin & mucosa
[after initial infection, virus lies dormant in nerve cell root & may recur at times of stress]
herpes zoster
viral disease affecting the peripheral nerves
[characterized by painful blisters that spread over the skin following the affected nerves; usually unilateral--also known as shingles]
(zoster=gridle)
ichthyosis
skin condition caused by a gene defect that results in dry, thick, scaly skin
[icthyosis vulgaris is most common of many types]
(vulgaris= Greek word meaning-> 'common')
impetigo
highly contagious, bacterial skin inflammation marked by pustules that rupture & become crusted[--most often occurs around mouth & nostrils]
keratoses
thickened areas of epidermis
keratoses,
1- actinic keratoses (solar keratoses)
localized thickening of skin caused by excessive exposure to sunlight; precursor to cancer
(actinic=ray) (solar=sun)
keratoses,
2- seborrheic keratoses
benign wart-like lesions
(seen especially on elderly skin)
lupus
chronic autoimmune disease
[characterized by inflammation of various parts of body]
(lupus=wolf)
lupus,
1- cutaneous lupus
limited to skin
[evidenced by a characteristic rash esp. on face, neck & scalp]
lupus,
2- systemic lupus erythematosus
more severe form of lupus involving skin, joints, & often vital organs
(eg: lungs, kidneys)
malignant cutaneous neoplasm
skin cancer
malignant cutaneous neoplasm:
1- squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
malignant tumor of squamous epithelium
malignant cutaneous neoplasm:
2- basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
malignant tumor of basal layer of epidermis; most common type of skin cancer
malignant cutaneous neoplasm:
3- malignant melanoma
malignant tumor composed of melanocytes
[--most develop from pigmented nevus over time]
malignant cutaneous neoplasm:
4- Kaposi sarcoma
malignant tumor of walls of blood vessels
[appearing as painless, dark bluish-purple plaques on skin; often spreads to lymph nodes & internal organs
onychia
inflammation of fingernail or toenail
paronychia
inflammation of nail fold
pediculosis
infestation with lice that causes itching & dermatitis (pediculo-louse)
pediculosis,
1- pediculosis capitis
head lice
(capitis=head)
pediculosis,
2- pediculosis pubis
lice that generally infect the pubic region
[but hair of axilla, eyebrows, lashes, beard or other hairy body surfaces may also be involved] --also called crabs (pubis=groin)
psoriasis
itching, chronic, recurrent skin disease marked by silver-gray scales covering red patches on skin that results from overproduction & thickening of skin cells
[--elbows, knees, genitals, arms legs, scalp & nails are common sites of involvement
scabies
contagious disease caused by a parasite (mite) that invades the skin
[causing an intense itch--most often found at articulations between fingers or toes, elbows etc (scabo=to scratch)]
seborrhea
[skin condition marked by] hypersecretion of sebum from sebaceous glands
tinea
ringworm; athlete's foot;
fungal skin disease
vitiligo
condition caused by the destruction of melanin that results in the appearance of white patches on skin
[commonly face, hands, legs & genital areas]