types of burns
This burn affects only the epidermis and causes redness and pain but no blisters.
What is a first-degree burn?
A contagious bacterial infection with honey-colored crusts, common in children.
impetigo
This chronic condition causes red, scaly plaques often on elbows and knees.
psoriasis
a viral infection that causes painful blisters and causes shingles
herpes zoster
The most common and least dangerous form of skin cancer.
basal cell carcinoma
This burn damages the epidermis and dermis and usually produces blisters.
What is a second-degree burn?
fungal infection that is highly contagious and causes scaly itchy rash
athletes foot
This itchy inflammatory disorder is also called atopic dermatitis.
eczema
This painful viral infection causes blisters along nerve pathways and results from reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
shingles
This skin cancer often appears as a scaly red patch and may spread if untreated.
squamos cell carcinoma
This burn destroys all layers of skin and may appear white or charred.
third degree
red scaly ring shaped patch
ring worm
This disorder causes overactive oil glands and clogged pores.
acne
This common childhood illness causes an itchy rash and fluid-filled blisters.
chickenpox
The most dangerous type of skin cancer that can spread quickly to other organs.
melanoma
These burns are caused by contact with acids, alkalis, or cleaning chemicals.
chemical burns
skin condition caused by mites that burrow under the skin, leading to intense itching
scabies
a teen with red bumps from stress has what
acne vulgaris
This viral infection produces cold sores around the mouth.
herpes 1
A patient has a burn with blisters, redness, and severe pain after spilling hot water.
second degree
This medical formula estimates the percentage of body surface area burned.
rule of nines
a contagious bacterial infection that has become resistant to many antibiotics. Also called "superbug"
MRSA
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a sexually transmitted viral infection causes genital sores
A patient notices a mole that is asymmetrical, has irregular borders, multiple colors, and is growing larger.
melanoma