PTH1005 Midterm Review Part 5 - Integumentary

Inflammatory Skin Conditions

100

Atopic Dermatitis is more commonly known as

eczema

200

An irritant or allergen can be a causative agent and cause a skin reaction called: 

contact dermatitis

300

____________of the scalp is also called dandruff, and in infants it is called cradle cap.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

400

Pityriasis Rosea is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs during winter months that begins with a ‘__________’ – a single, pink, round, scaly lesion usually on the trunk

herald patch

500

 The hardening & stiffening of the skin and connective tissues caused by the overproduction of collagen, leads to this condition

scleroderma

Skin Injuries

100

 This is a a pre-malignant skin condition found in sunlight-exposed areas (hands, face, forearms). Usually less than 1 inch in diameter, can be flat or slightly raised, and colour ranges from yellow to brown to red.

Actinic Keratosis

200

Lice infestation is also called ____________,  is the presence of lice on the body or in fabrics.

pediculosis

300

 These are microscopic parasitic mites that burrow under the skin

scabies

400

___________ are elevated scars which spread beyond the boundaries of the original wound.

Keloid scars

500

 __________scars occur as a result of skin tightening, more common in burn scars

contracture

Skin Injuries 2

100

______degree burns also called a full thickness burn –

3rd degree - impacting the epidermis, dermis, hair follicles, and associated glands. Possibly extends to the subcutaneous tissue and underlying soft tissue

200

____Degree burns are where redness and blisters appear. Heals in approx. 2-4 weeks.

2nd

300

Thick hardened layers of skin that develop over areas subjected to repeated friction and pressure located on top or sides of toe are called: 

corns

400

 Local ischemia from pressure sustained for a prolonged period or shearing forces from skin rubbing against clothing/bedding, can cause these skin injuries:

decubitus ulcers

500

 This is the most common form of skin cancer (80% of cases)

basal cell carcinoma

Skin

100

In the ABCDE of Recognizing Abnormal Moles, what does the "E" stand for?

Evolving - Changes over time, such as increasing in size or changing shape/colour

200

 Tan-to-brown spots that are seen most often in pregnant women or women taking oral contraceptives are called:

melasma

300

Tearing or thinning of overstretched skin that results in reduces thickness, is called this type of scar?

stretch mark

400

 This is a more aggressive form of skin cancer that begins as single lesion but metastasizes

Malignant Melanoma

500

 This is a non-harmful skin condition with depigmented skin, irregular milky white patches.

vitiligo