Seborrheic dermatitis

One of the most common skin disorders

marked by an inflammatory condition

of the sebacious gland.

Seborrheic dermatitis

The most common dermatitis during infancy

called cradle cap, is a form of________________.

Psoriasis

________________ is a chronic skin condition 

marked by thick, flaky, red patches or various sizes

covered with characteristic white silvery scales

Atopic dermatitis

(Eczema)

____________ is a type of inflammation of the skin

that tends to occur in persons with a family history

of allergic conditions.

Impetigo

_________ is a common contagious superficial skin infection caused by either Streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus.

Contact dermatitis

can be induced by

irritation, sensitization or photoallergy 

(isp)

Herpes Zoster

______ ______ is the eruption

of extremely painful vesicles that occur in a

bandlike unilateral patern along the course of a peripheral nerve

The cause of Acne vulgaris 

1.) Unknown

2.)Thought to be linked to hormonal chanegs &   predisposed by heredity.

3.) Accompanied by plugs that promote the growth of bacteria in the follicles.

4.)ll of the Above

The treatment of Erysipelas (Cellulitis) includes

immobilization, evaluation, compressess, and antibiotics.

(ieca)

The  following statement(s) is/are true about 

Scabies and Pediculosis

They are the two most common

parasitic infections to infest man.

Dermatophytosis

Tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris

are manifestations of ___________________.

Prevention measures for a Decubitus Ulcer includes:

1) Good skin care

2)Position changes every 2 hours

3) Early ambulation

4) All of the Above

Actinic Keratosis and Nevi

The most common premalignant tumors

Actinic Keratosis

A precursor to skin cancer.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

__________ ________ _____________ is a serious form of skin cancer that often ulcerates, forms a crust, and has a tendency to metastasize if allowed to reach an advanced stage.

The most commom symptom of Malignant Melanoma

A change in a new or existing pigmented lession or mole.

The ABCDEs of Malignant Melanoma 

Assymetry, Border, Coor, Diameter, and Elevation 

(ABCDEs)

Causes of Alopecia (Baldness) include

          1) Chemoterahpy and other medications

          2) Aging and heredity factors

          3) Certain systemic diseases

            4) All of the Above

A Furuncle

________________________ is an abcess that involves

the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue.

Urticaria, or Hives

_________________                               

area of swelling (wheal) in a localized area of skin.

Rosacea

______________, a chronic inflammatory disorder

of the facial skin, causes redness, primarily in the areas

where individuals blush or flush.

Acne Vulgaris may be treated with: 

 
                   1) Isotretinoin (Accutane) 

                   2) Antibiotics

                   3)Tretinoin (Renin-A)

                      4) All of the Above

Malignant Melanoma

Is the most serious type of skin cancer.

Medroxyprogesterone 

(Provera)

 A drug that would NOT be used for the treatment of

cellulitis

Head Lice  

can be treated with which of the following?

                       1) Fine-toothed comb

                       2) Permethrine (Elimite) 

                       3) Lindane Shampoo

                           4) All of the Above

FALSE

Appearance and location of lesion confirm the diagnosis

of each of the three types of skin carcinoma.

TRUE

Basal Cell Carcinoma

is the most common type if skin cancer.

TRUE

Ninety-five percent of all skin carcinomas result

from chronic overexpos ure to the sun.

TRUE

Itch mites and Lice 

spread easily from one person to another

by close physical contact.

FALSE

Warts are caused by a noninfectious fungus infection.

TRUE

The function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin

is to insulate teh body against heat loss

TRUE

Contact Dermatitis

is an acute inflammation response of the skin

trigerred by an exogenous chemical or substance.

TRUE

Keloids occur secondary to trauma or surgery.

Fissure

A small, deep, linear crack or tear in the skin.

Pustule

An elevated, thin-walled lesion

 containing clear fluid (blister).

Crust

A dry, rough surface or dried exudate or blood.

Keloid

Is a raised, irregular and increased mass of collagen

resulting from excessive scar tissue formation.