Gould's Pathophysiology Chapter 8: Skin Disorders Q&A.

Are keratoses cancerous? - Ans - Benign lesions usually associated with aging or skin damage. How do you treat hives? - Ans - Administer EpiPen or other first aid as required. How do you treat pruritus? - Ans - topical agents to reduce sensations, antihistamines or glucocorticorids How do you treat psoriasis? - Ans - Glucocorticoids, tar preparations, antimetabolites How is herpes simples spread? - Ans - Spread by direct contact with fluid from lesion and Spread of infection to others possible prior to appearance of lesions How is impetigo transmitted? - Ans - closed physical contact How is impetigo treated? - Ans - antibiotics How would scabies present as a sign? - Ans - Burrows appear on skin as tiny, light brown lines Kaposi's Sarcoma is common in those patient with what other diseases? - Ans - AIDs and immunodeficiencies What are concerns of malignant melanoma? - Ans - Highly metastatic form of skin cancer What are furuncles? - Ans - boils What are signs and symptoms of cellulitis? - Ans - Area becomes red, swollen, and painful; Red streaks may develop, running along lymph vessels proximal to infected area What are signs of actinic keratoses? - Ans - pigmented, scaly patch What are signs of Seborrheic keratoses? - Ans - oval elevation, may be smooth or rough What are signs of tinea corporis? - Ans - Round lesion with clear center (ringworm) What are signs of tinea unguium? - Ans - nails turn white, then brown. nail thickens and crackes What are some signs and symptoms of scleroderma? - Ans - Hard, shiny, tight, immovable areas of skin and Impaired movement of mouth and eyes