Inflammations of the Skin
Vascular Lesions
Hyperpigmentation
Hypopigmentation
100
An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin
What is eczema?
100
An inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules.
What is rosacea?
100
An overproduction of pigment.
What is hyperpigmentation?
100
Lack of pigment
What is hypopigmentation?
200
The medical term for itching
What is pruitis?
200
Describes capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger, or distended blood vessels.
What is telangiectasia?
200
AKA liver spots- increased pigmentation from sun exposure or pigmentation from other causes.
What is chloasma?
200
A rare genetic condition characterized by the lack of melanin pigment in the body (skin, hair, and eyes)
What is albinism?
300
Also known as hives. An allergic reaction by the body's histamine production.
What is urticaria?
300
vascular lesions that are abnormally dilated and twisted veins which can occur anywhere in the body
What are varicose veins?
300
A flat, pigmented area similar to a freckle; small, yellow-brown spots.
What is lentigo?
300
Loss of pigmentation acquired due to to immunological and post-inflammatory causes. ex- vitiligo and albinism
What is leukoderma?
400
Hair grows under the surface instead of growing up and out of the follicle, causing a bacterial infection.
What is folliculitis?
400
Spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, temperature extremes, heat, sun, and stress aggravate this.
What things can aggravate rosacea?
400
What is nevus?
400
This is an example of...
Vitiligo
500
An inflammatory condition of the skin; including lesions such as eczema, vesicles, or papules.
What is Dermatitis?
500
What vascular lesion is shown in this picture?
Rosacea
500
A change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation that damages the skin
What is a tan?
500
The biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders and can make existing pigmentation disorders worse
What is the sun?