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
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.
Boil(Carbuncle/Furuncle)
Boil- bacterial infection (furuncle) of the skin.
Produced when bacteria enters hair a follicle
Carbuncle (Boil/Furuncle)
Carbuncle- bacterial infection
Similar to a boil Spreads into the
subcutaneous tissue
Cyst
Cyst- is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.
Eczema
Eczema Non-contagious skin
rash often accompanied by itching, blistering, and scaling.
Erythema
Erythema- reddening of the skin due to dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation.
Herpes
Herpes- infectious disease of the skin usually caused by the herpes simplex virus
Characterized by recurring formations of small clusters of vesicles.
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.
Pediculosis
Pediculosis- disease produced by an infestation of lice
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.
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.
Scabies
Scabies- disease resulting from an infestation of mites
Scabies on the Hand
Scabies of the Finger
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.
Ulcer
Ulcer- Open sore
Urticaria
Urticaria- allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches. (hives)
Wart
Wart- flesh-colored, raised areas caused by a viral infection.
Mole
Mole- fleshy skin tumor (nervus) that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black