Symptoms
This common symptom of dermatitis causes itching.
Pruritus
What is the main job of the integumentary system?
Protect the body
What is the outermost layer of skin called?
Epidermis.
What skin problem causes red bumps from clogged pores?
Acne
What kind of disease is eczema also known as?
Atopic dermatitis.
Redness of the skin, often seen in all types of dermatitis, is called this.
Erythema?
What are four main parts of the integumentary system?
Skin, hair, nails.
What layer gives your skin strength and flexibility?
dermis
What skin infection causes red sores that turn into yellow scabs?
Impetigo
What type of dermatitis is caused by touching an irritant or allergen?
Contact dermatitis
What does it mean if skin turns blue or purplish in color?
Cyanosis
What vitamin does your skin make from sunlight?
Vitamin D
Which layer stores fat and keeps your body warm?
subcutaneous layer.
What condition causes red, greasy, scaly patches on the scalp?
Seborrheic dermatitis.
What type of skin cancer is the most dangerous?
Melanoma
Thick, greasy, yellowish scales on the scalp or face are characteristic of this type of dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis?
What helps your body get rid of waste like urea and uric acid?
Sweat glands.
What does melanin do for your skin?
gives it color and protects from the sun
What tiny parasite causes scabies?
Itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei).
What bacterial infection causes swelling, redness, and warmth in the skin?
Cellulitis
What does pale skin (pallor) usually show?
Low blood flow or anemia.
Name two ways your skin helps you stay healthy besides protection.
controls temperature and senses touch/pain
What are the two main proteins found in the dermis that give skin strength and stretch?
collagen and elastin
What causes warts?
Human papillomavirus (HPV).
What facial condition causes redness and visible blood vessels, especially on the nose and cheeks?
Rosacea