Infections
An abscess occurring in the skin, commonly called a boil
What is a Furuncle?
Poison ivy is a common example of
What is Contact Dermatitis?
Oatmeal baths can also be helpful to loosen the scales on the skin for this condition
What is Psoriasis?
Occurs primarily during puberty and is the result of clogged pores
What is Acne Vulgaris?
Occurs more readily in those with poor hygiene, anemia, and malnutrition
What is Impetigo?
A viral infectious disease that remains in an individual's body for life
What is Herpes?
Vascular reaction of the skin, also known as hives
What is Urticaria?
Stress, infection, skin trauma, and sunlight may lead to the condition's
What is Exacerbation?
An open comedone is a
What is Blackhead?
Slow-growing, locally invading tumor that does not metastasize
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Various types of this fungal infectious diseases that infect warm, moist areas of the body and feeds on perspiration and dead skin
What is Tinea?
Allergen is some type of cosmetic, laundry product, plant, jewelry, paint, drug, plastic, or a variety of other agents
What is Contact Dermatitis?
Involves enlargement of the blood vessels just under the skin
What is Rosacea?
Seborrheic Dermatitis is known as what for infants
What is Cradle Cap?
Protective hyperplasias of tissue as a result of pressure
What are Corns & Calluses?
Diagnosis is made on the basis of microscopic skin examination revealing the presence of mites. Female mites can be viewed at the end of the burrowed tunnel and appear as a tiny black dot.
What is Scabies?
In adults, this disease often produces dry, leathery skin lesions characterized by itching, redness, vesicles, pustules, scales, and crust, appearing alone or in combination
What is Eczema?
Characterized by red, raised lesions with distinct borders and silvery scales that generally occur on the elbows, knees, and scalp
What is Psoriasis?
Permanent treatment is surgical removal for this condition
What is Sebaceous Cysts?
A tumor that is not highly malignant except in the case of AIDS, in which it tends to be widespread and is often the cause of death in affected individuals
What is Kaposi's Sarcoma?
Highly contagious and can be spread by direct contact with contaminated surfaces such as locker room floors, showers, and towels
What is Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot)?
A chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by hardening, thickening, and shrinking of the connective tissues of the body, including the skin.
What is Scleroderma?
Laser surgery to help reduce redness is a treatment measure associated with
What is Rosacea?
Sebaceous cyst that develops around a hair in the sacrococcygeal area
What is a Pilonidal Cyst?
This type of lesion can cause increased concern if it undergoes a change in size and shape
What is a Nevus (mole)?