Diseases & Disorders 1
ringworm of feet; known as athletes foot
Tinea Pedis
bacterial infection of dermis and subcutaneous tissue
What is cellulitis?
ringworm of nail
Tinea Unguium or Unguis
variety of warts caused by a virus
What is Verruca?
skins lack of pigment
What is hypopigmentation?
inflammation of skin; refers to tendenc for allergic reactions; often inherited
What is atopic Dermatitis?
inability to sweat normally
medical condition called osmidrosis; unpleasant odor from skin
What is bromhidrosis?
refers to a group of inflammatory conditions within the skin
What is Dermatitis?
Characterized by oval or irregular patches of white skin that don't have normal pigment
What is vitiligo?
ringworm of hand
overproduction of perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness
what is hyperhidrosis?
inflammatory skin condition with eruption of small Vesicles and watery discharge
What is eczema?
round dry patches of skin covered with rough silvery scales surrounded by red inflammation. Chronic; or contagious
What is psoriasis
medical term for ringworm; contagious fungal diseases characterized by red circular patch of blisters
what is Tinea?
describes hypopigmentation of skin by decreased inactivity of melanocytes
what is Leukodema?
Common maligant lesions that appear translucent, have irregular borders and tiny blood vessels running through them
what is basal cell carcinoma?
common skin cancer; appears as rregiular, crusted, red Papule. occurs in sun exposed areas
what is Squamos cell carcinoma?
maligant lesions and dangerous skin growth that evolves from flat or raised pigmented lesions anywhere on body.
what is melanoma?
prickly heat; Acute eruption of small Vesicles with burning and itching
What is Miliaria Rubra?