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Disorders of the skin (from Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy) Exam with Complete Solutions Ance vulgaris - common disorder characterized by excessive production of sebum and obstruction to hair follicles, which normally carry sebum to the skin surface dermatitis - general term denoting an inflam...

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Disorders of the skin (from Abrams'

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Ance vulgaris -✔✔ common disorder characterized by excessive

production of sebum and obstruction to hair follicles, which normally carry

sebum to the skin surface

dermatitis -✔✔ general term denoting an inflammatory response of the skin

to injuries, irritants, allergens, or trauma; also referred to as eczema.

erythema -✔✔ redness of the skin

pruritus -✔✔ itching

Psoriasis -✔✔ scaling, dry, erythematous skin eruptions on the

elbows, knees, scalp, and trunk

Rosacea -✔✔ chronic disease characterized by erythema, telangiectases

(fine, red, superficial blood vessels), and acne-like lesions of facial skin.

Tinea pedis -✔✔ common type of ringworm infection;

also called athletes foot

,Urticaria -✔✔ inflammatory response characterized by a skin lesion called

a wheal, a raised edematous area with a pale center and a red border,

which itches intensely; also known as hives.

dermatitis is characterized by? -✔✔ erythema, pruritus, and skin lesions.



may be acute or chronic

atopic dermatitis -✔✔ a common disorder that is characterized by dry skin,

pruritus, and lesions that vary according to the extent of inflammation,

stages of healing, and scratching.



scratching damages the skin and increases the risk of secondary infection.

in acute atopic dermatitis, lesions are? -✔✔ reddened skin areas containing

papules and vesicles.

in Chronic Atopic Dermatitis, lesions are? -✔✔ often thick, fibrotic, and

nodular.

cause of atopic dermatitis -✔✔ is uncertain, but may involve allergic,

hereditary,

or psychological elements.

, exposure to possible causes or exacerbating factors such as allergens,

irritating chemicals, foods, and emotional stress are factors to consider.

contact dermatitis -✔✔ results from direct contact with irritants (e.g. soaps,

detergents) or allergens (e.g. clothing materials, jewelry, cosmetics) that

stimulate inflammation.



irritants cause tissue damage and dermatitis in anyone with sufficient

contact or exposure.

allergens cause dermatitis only in? -✔✔ sensitized or hypersensitive

people.

seborrheic dermatitis -✔✔ is a chronic, relapsing disease involving the

sebaceous glands.



cause is unknown but tends to worsen during stress, and in the cold, dry

winter months.

characteristics of seborrheic dermatitis -✔✔ excessive production of sebum

by the scalp, face,

external ear, or trunk.

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