Skin Disorders

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secretion that coats the skin and creates an oily barrier that holds in water

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sebum

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the dissipation of heat from the skin occurs through

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vasodilation

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sweating helps cool the body through

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evaporation

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ultraviolet rays in sunlight activate a substance in the skin that is eventually converted into

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vitamin d

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heat is retained through

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vasoconstriction

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used to diagnose viral skin infections

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tzanck's smear

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used to diagnose fungal infections by studying a skin specimen

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koh examination

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an examination in which the patient's skin is inspected under a black light in a darkened room

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wood's light

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used to identify allergens in which common irritants are applied to the skin

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patch testing

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a specimen no deeper than the dermis is obtained with a scalpel

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shave biopsy

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type of biopsy in which a circular tool cuts around the lesion, which is then lifted and severed

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punch biopsy

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candidiasis infections, red lesions with white plaques, are found on the

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vagina

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lesions with scaly patches and raised borders along with pruritis are associated with

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tinea infections

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3 common sites for candidiasis include the mouth, skin, and

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vagina

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moist red lesions associated with candida albicans are seen on the

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mucous membranes

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yeast infection caused by c. albicans is known as

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candidiasis

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oral candidiasis is treated with

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nystatin

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in addition to the mouth and vagina, an area that is susceptible to candidiasis, owing to the constant moisture found there is

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ostomy site

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mild cases of acne respond well to antibiotics and

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tretinoin (retin-a)

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serious adverse effect of isotretinoin (accutane) is

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fetal deformities

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drug that may be prescribed to counteract the effects of androgenic hormones in acne patients is

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estrogen

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comedone (whiteheads and blackheads), pustules, and cysts are characteristics of

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acne

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2 oral antibiotics frequently given for acne are tetracycline and

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erythromycin

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if acne is severe and unresponsive to antibiotics,______ may be prescribed

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isotretinoin (accutane)

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condition in which androgenic hormones cause increased sebum production and bacteria proliferate, causing hair follicles to block and become inflamed, is

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acne

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the elderly are esp. susceptible to complications from herpes zoster, which include _______
involvement

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opthalmic

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the first symptoms of herpes zoster are heightened sensitivity along a nerve pathway, pain, and

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itching

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cold sores or fever blisters are oral lesions caused by

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hsv type 1

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sites most often infected by the herpes simplex virus (hsv) are the nose, lips, cheeks, ears, and

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genitalia

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wet dressings soaked in ________
may be used to treat lesions associated with herpes zoster,

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burrow's solution

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diagnostic tests used to identify herpes infections include

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tzanck's smear

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when the mucous membranes are affected with the varicella zoster virus, ______ develop

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ulcers

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herples simplex infections are treated with

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acyclovir (zovirax)

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herpes simplex is commonly called

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shingles

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when the skin is infected with the varicella-zoster virus _____
form

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crusts

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_______ patients are esp. susceptible to herpes infections and must be protected from infected people

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immunosuppresed

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squamous cell carcinomas, unlike basal cell carcinomas, grow rapidly and

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metastasize

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chronic autoimmune condition in which bullae (blisters) develop on the face, back, chest, groin, and umbilicus is

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pemphigus

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condition with painless, nodular lesions that have a pearly appearance is

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basal cell carinoma

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drug of choice for actinic keratosis is

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5-fu

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_____ arises from the pigment producing cells in the skin

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melanoma

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scaly ulcers or raised lesions are characteristics of

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squamous cell carcinoma

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although basal cell carcinomas grow slowly and rarely metastasize, they should be removed because they can cause local

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tissue destruction

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malignancy of the blood vessels with red, blue, or purple macules is

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kaposis sarcoma

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precancerous lesion most often found on areas exposed to sunlight, such as the face, neck, forearms, and backs of the hands, is

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actinic keratosis

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squamous cell carcinomas caused by overuse of alcohol and

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tobacco

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moh's surgery is used to determine margins of malignancy for

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melanoma

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superficial partial-thickness burn

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- pink to red and painful,like a sunburn

- blistered, weepy, pale to red or pink

- severe sunburn

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deep partial-thickness burn

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- large, thick walled blisters or edema

- burned tissue is painful

- sensitive to cold air

- weeping cherry red exposed dermis

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full thickness burn

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- dry, leathery, and sometimes red, white, brown, or black

- lacking sensation

- involves the epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissues: fat, muscle, and bone

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superficial burn

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- only the epidermis affected

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macule

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freckle, petechia, hypopigmentation

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papule

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mole, wart

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vesicle

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herpes simplex, herpes zoster

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pustule

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acne, impetigo

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patch

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vitiligo

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plaque

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psoriasis

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nodule

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fibroma, xanthone

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wheal

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allergic response, insect bite

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antiviral agents (acyclovir)

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interfere with viral replication

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photosensitivity drugs (methoxsalen)

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decrease proliferation of epidermal cells in psoriasis

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topical antiinflammatories (hydrocortisone)

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reduce inflammation in various skin disorders

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keratolytics (coaltar)

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dissolve keratin and slow bacterial growth; used to treat acne and psoriasis

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topical antifungal agents (lystantin)

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effective against fungi; used to treat fungal infections

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antipsoriatics (anthralin)

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used to treat psoriasis

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topical antiinfectives (bacitracin)

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destroy microoraganisms; used to treat skin infections

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vitamin a derivatives (tretinoin [retin-a]

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reduce formation of comedones; increase mitosis of epithelial cells; used to treat acne