1. Chapter 6- The Integumentary System
SKIN DISORDERS

2. Acne
Alopecia
Athlete’s foot
Birthmark
Boil
Carbuncle
Cyst
Dermatitis
Eczema
Erythema
Herpes
Impetigo
Keloid
Mole
Pediculosis
Pruritus
Psoriasis
Pustule
Scabies
Seborrhea
Ulcer
Urticaria
Wart

3. ACNE PIMPLE POPPER
Disease of sebaceous glands that produce blackheads and pimples
Follicles are blocked with oil, dead skin cells, and hair. It becomes infected with bacteria.
OTC medications (mild), and prescription medications (severe)
PREVENTIONS

4. ALOPECIA Hair loss, usually sudden.
Autoimmune disease anyone can get, although more prone if family member has
No cure, only treatment (drugs or cosmetic techniques)

5. ATHLETE’S FOOT Fungal infection usually in the skin of toes and soles.
Fungus contracted from walking barefoot in communal areas (showers, bathhouses, warm moist environments)
Topical ointment, oral medications; wear shoes and don’t share shoes.

6. BIRTHMARK
Congenital blemish or spot on the skin, visible at birth or shortly after.
Blood vessels that have grouped together, but no one knows why they group together
Laser treatment

7. BOILS Bacterial infection of the skin
Produced when bacteria enters the hair follicle
Apply warm compress, let it it burst and keep it washed with antibacterial soap
Boil Popping

8. CARBUNCLE
Bacterial infection similar to a boil, that spreads to the subcutaneous tissues
Bacteria
Must drain (warm compress), topical ointment or oral antibiotics
carbuncle removal

9. CYST
Liquid-filled sac or capsule that occurs within tissue and can affect any part of the body.
Tumors, genetics, infections, fault in organ of developing embryo, cell defects, chronic inflammatory, duct blockages, parasite, impact injury that breaks a vessel.
Surgery
cyst removal

10. DERMATITIS Inflammation of the skin
Cleaning products, allergens, stress, genetics, environmental factors
Wet compresses, avoid allergen, non steroidal ointment; OTC antihistamine

11. ECZEMA
Noncontagious skin rash that produces itching, scaling and blistering
Really unknown but is presumed to be genetic or environmental factors
No cure, just relief of symptoms (dry, itching)

12. ERYTHEMA Reddening of skin
Dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation
anti-inflammatory drugs

13. HERPES Infectious disease of the skin
Caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV)
No cure, only treatment to lessen symptoms and outbreaks

14. IMPETIGO
Contagious disease, characterized by pustules that rupture and come covered with loosely held crusts
Strep or staph bacteria that enters through cut in skin
Prescription antibacterial cream, oral antibiotics, wash (do not scrub) several times a day

15. KELOID Elevated, enlarging fibrous scar
Caused by an overgrowth of collagen tissue at site of a healed skin injury
Steroids, excision, radiation, dye treatment

16. MOLE Fleshy skin tumor that is usually pigmented
Melanocytes grown in a cluster instead of spread throughout the skin
excision

17. PEDICULOSIS Disease produced by an infestation of lice
Head to head contact with an infected person (pierce scalp with needle-like mouth parts, excrete saliva which causes itching.
chemical treatments, natural products, combs, shaving, hot air, and silicone-based lotions

18. PRURITUS Itching of the skin
Anyone can get – allergies, eczema, asthma, diabetics, pregnant women, elderly, HIV/AIDS
Take care of skin, lotions, mild soaps and detergents, avoid HOT showers/baths, dry air

19. PSORIASIS
Chronic skin disease characterized by read patches covered with silvery scales.
The process of skin cells growing deep and rising to the surface occurs too quickly (weakened immune systems)
Topical treatments, pills or injections, phototherapy (use of light)

20. PUSTULE Elevated, pus-filled area on the skin.
Most are causes of acne, some could be associated with certain types of rashes or some underlying disease
Apply hot compress to allow rupture, Clean area with soap and water to prevent infection, medical attention

21. SCABIES Disease resulting from an infestation of mites.
Direct contact with an infected person
Will not go away on own, prescribed lotion and possibly pill depending on severity

22. SEBORRHEA Greasy skin and dandruff
Over active oil glands, stress, fatigue, extreme weather conditions, infrequent shampoos or skin cleaning, lotions with alcohol, acne, obesity
OTC and prescription medicated shampoos and lotions

23. ULCER Open sore Impaired blood circulation, bacteria, virus, fungus
Topical antibiotics, keep clean, improve blood flow

24. URTICARIA Reddish elevated patches, hives
Allergic reaction (food, medicine, insects, animal dander), stress, excessive perspiration
Mild – may go away on own, antihistamines
Major – steroids EPI pen

25. WART Flesh colored raised area
Caused by papillomavirus. Spread touching wart then touching another part of body, sharing razors towels or other personal items.
Topical treatments (salicylic acid), freezing (liquid N), OTC medications