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Skin Disorders

Skin Disorders. Athlete’s Foot. Athlete’s Foot- (Tinea pedis)-fungus infection Usually in the skin of the toes and the soles of feet. Itching, stinging and burning between your toes and burning on the soles of your feet Itchy blisters,Cracking and peeling skin. . Birthmark.

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Skin Disorders

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  1. Skin Disorders

  2. Athlete’s Foot • Athlete’s Foot- (Tinea pedis)-fungus infection • Usually in the skin of the toes and the soles of feet. • Itching, stinging and burning between your toes and burning on the soles of your feet • Itchy blisters,Cracking and peeling skin.

  3. Birthmark • Stork Bite, Angels Kiss • Congenital blemish or spot on the skin • Visible at birth or soon after. • Port-Wine…is a type of vascular birth mark.

  4. Boil(Carbuncle/Furuncle) • Boil- bacterial infection (furuncle) of the skin. • Produced when bacteria enters hair a follicle

  5. Carbuncle(Boil/Furuncle) • Carbuncle- bacterial infection • Similar to a boil • Spreads into the subcutaneous tissue

  6. Cyst • Cyst- is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.

  7. Eczema • Eczema • Non-contagious skin rash often accompanied by itching, blistering, and scaling.

  8. Erythema • Erythema- reddening of the skin due to dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation.

  9. Herpes • Herpes- infectious disease of the skin usually caused by the herpes simplex virus • Characterized by recurring formations of small clusters of vesicles.

  10. Keloid • Keloid-Elevated, enlarging fibrous scar usually initiated by an injury • Abnormal scar that grows beyond the boundary of the original site of a skin injury. It is a raised and ill defined growth of skin in the area of damaged skin.

  11. Pediculosis • Pediculosis- disease produced by an infestation of lice

  12. Pruritus • Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. • Pruritus can cause discomfort and be frustrating. If it is severe, it can lead to sleeplessness, anxiety, and depression. • The exact cause of an itch is unknown. It is a complex process involving nerves that respond to certain chemicals like histamine that are released in the skin, and  the processing of nerve signals in the brain. • Pruritus can be a part of skin diseases, internal disorders, or due to faulty processing of the itch sensation within the nervous system.

  13. Pustule • Postule- elevated, pus-filled area • The pustules on the foot of this 15-year-old boy are caused by a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection.

  14. Scabies • Scabies- disease resulting from an infestation of mites Scabies of the Finger Scabies on the Hand

  15. Seborrhea • Seborrhea- Hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands • A common skin problem. • It causes a red, itchy rash and white scales. • When it affects the scalp, it is called "dandruff." • It can be on parts of the face as well, including the folds around the nose and behind the ears, the forehead, and the eyebrows and eyelids.

  16. Ulcer • Ulcer- Open sore

  17. Urticaria • Urticaria- allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches. (hives)

  18. Wart • Wart- flesh-colored, raised areas caused by a viral infection.

  19. Mole • Mole- fleshy skin tumor (nervus) that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black

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