Integumentary System Diseases and Abnormal Conditions

Acne Vulgaris Acne vulgaris is an inflammation of the sebaceous glands Etiology unknown; but usually occurs at adolescence; hormonal changes of adolescence and increased sebum is probable cause

Symptoms of Acne Vulgaris Papules, pustules, and blackheads Hair follicle becomes blocked with dirt, cosmetics, excess oil, and/or bacteria

Treatment of Acne Vulgaris Frequent thorough washing of skin Avoid creams and heavy, pore-clogging makeup Antibiotics or vitamin A ointments Ultraviolet light treatments

Acne Vulgaris

Athlete’s Foot Contagious fungal infection, usually on feet Symptoms: skin itches, blisters, and cracks into open sores Treatment: antifungal medications and keeping area clean and dry

Athlete’s Foot

Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin Caused by any substance that irritates the skin Frequently caused by allergic reaction to detergents, cosmetics, pollen, or certain foods Contact dermatitis is caused by contact with poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak

Dermatitis Symptoms and Treatments Symptoms: dry skin, redness, itching, edema, macular-papular rashes, scaling Treatment: eliminate cause especially if allergens; anti-inflammatory ointments; antihistamines and steroids

Dermatitis

Eczema Noncontagious inflammatory skin disorder Caused by reaction to allergen or irritant; diet, cosmetics, soaps, medications, and/or emotional stress

Eczema Symptoms and Treatments Symptoms: dryness, redness, edema, itching, vesicles, crusts, and scaling Treatment: remove irritant and apply corticosteroids

Eczema

Eczema

Impetigo Highly contagious skin infection Caused by streptococi or/and staphylocci infection Symptoms: dryness, redness, oozing vesicles, pustules, formation of yellow crust Treatment: wash lesions with soap and water and topical and oral antibiotics

Impetigo

Psoriasis Chronic, noncontagious, inherited skin disease Symptoms: red thick areas covered with white or silver scales Treatment: No Cure! Chronic condition. Coal-tar or cortisone ointments may provide relief; ultraviolet light

Psoriasis

Ringworm Highly contagious fungus infection of skin or scalp Symptoms: flat or raised circular area with clear central area surrounded by an itchy, scaly, or crusty outer ring Treatment: oral and topical antifungal medications

Ringworm

Ringworm of Scalp

Warts Viral infection of the skin Form rough, hard, elevated, rounded surface on skin Some disappear spontaneously Others removed with liquid nitrogen, acid, chemicals, or laser

Warts