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.