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Chapter 8 - Skin Disorders

Hannah Lehrer MSN, RN
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Herpes simplex virus type 1 causes a _____ ______ or fever blister. Spread by direct contact if there is a break in the susceptible persons skin.
ABCD signs of melanoma is: area of the mole is increased, border is _______, color is changed in mole, and/or diameter of mole is increased.
Kaposi's ________ is a rare type of skin cancer associated with HIV infection. Lesions start as nonpruritis, nonpainful lesions and progress to large irregularly shape plaques which may be dark in color.
Herpes simplex virus type ____ can cause cold sores or genital lesions. Spread by direct contact if there is a break in the susceptible persons skin.
A small, deep, linear crack or tear in skin
_____________ infection is the common causative agent for acne in young adults.
Thick, dry, rough surface (leather-like)
_________ infections can occur orally (thrush) or vaginally.
Warts (verrucae) are caused by _ _ _ (3 letters).
Caused by an exposure to an allergen or by direct chemical or mechanical irritation of the skin. (Example: poison ivy)
Also called erysipelas, an infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues usually secondary to a boil or ulcer. Usually caused by S. aureus or occasionally streptococcus. The area becomes red, swollen, and painful often with red streaks running along the lymph channel.
Fungal infections often start with the word _________. Examples include corporis, pedis, unguium.
Acute ____________ fasciitis that occurs secondary to a minor trauma or infection that leads to gangrene of the dermis and can turn into systemic toxic shock. Delay in treatment can result in limb amputation or even death.
A raised, irregular and increasing mass of collagen resulting from excessive scar tissue.
Also known as hives, results from a type I hypersensitivity reaction. Commonly caused by ingested substances such as shellfish, certain fruits, or drugs.
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A result of an invasion by a mite that burrows into the skin and lays eggs. Larvae emerge and migrate to the skin surface and then burrow into the skin to search for nutrients. (I just grossed myself out by typing that.)
A lice infection. Female lice lay eggs on the hair shaft, cementing the egg to the hair close to the scalp. Topical medications, a fine tooth comb, and washing all clothing, linen is involved in treatment.
________ dermatitis is often of familial heredity. Presents as moist, red, vesicular covered in crusts in children. Adult lesions are dry and scaly.
HPV types 6 & 11 cause ________ warts. HPV types 16 & 18 cause _________ cancer.
The much more serious kind of skin cancer that form in the melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis or a mole.
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder that is considered genetic in origin & involves exacerbations and remissions. Results from abnormal activation of T cells. Lesions are commonly found on face, scalp, elbows and knees.
This is a skin disorder that can also be systemic. Collagen depositys, inflammation, and fibrosis with decreased capillary networks develop leading to hard, shiny, tight, immovable areas of skin.
Skin is involved in the ______ line of defense against microorganisms and other foreign material.
A collection of furuncles (boil).
A highly contagious infection caused by S. aureus or group A beta-hemolytic strep. Clinical manifestations include small vesicles on the face that rapidly enlarge to form yellowish-brown crusty masses.
_________ cell carcinoma is easy to detect and accessible for treatment. When found early, usually gives a good prognosis. A painless, malignant tumor of the epidermis usually caused by sun exposure.