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Chapter 6- The Integumentary System

Chapter 6- The Integumentary System. SKIN DISORDERS. ACNE. Disease of sebaceous glands that produce blackheads and pimples Follicles are blocked with oil, dead skin cells, and hair. It becomes infected with bacteria. OTC medications (mild), and prescription medications (severe) PREVENTIONS.

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Chapter 6- The Integumentary System

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  1. Chapter 6- The Integumentary System SKIN DISORDERS

  2. ACNE • Disease of sebaceous glands that produce blackheads and pimples • Follicles are blocked with oil, dead skin cells, and hair. It becomes infected with bacteria. • OTC medications (mild), and prescription medications (severe) • PREVENTIONS

  3. ALOPECIA • Hair loss, usually sudden. • Autoimmune disease anyone can get, although more prone if family member has • No cure, only treatment (drugs or cosmetic techniques)

  4. ATHLETE’S FOOT • Fungal infection usually in the skin of toes and soles. • Fungus contracted from walking barefoot in communal areas (showers, bathhouses, warm moist environments) • Topical ointment, oral medications; wear shoes and don’t share shoes.

  5. BIRTHMARK • Congenital blemish or spot on the skin, visible at birth or shortly after. • Blood vessels that have grouped together, but no one knows why they group together • Laser treatment

  6. BOILS • Bacterial infection of the skin • Produced when bacteria enters the hair follicle • Apply warm compress, let it it burst and keep it washed with antibacterial soap

  7. CARBUNCLE • Bacterial infection similar to a boil, that spreads to the subcutaneous tissues • Bacteria • Must drain (warm compress), topical ointment or oral antibiotics

  8. CYST • Liquid-filled sac or capsule that occurs within tissue and can affect any part of the body. • Tumors, genetics, infections, fault in organ of developing embryo, cell defects, chronic inflammatory, duct blockages, parasite, impact injury that breaks a vessel. • surgery

  9. DERMATITIS • Inflammation of the skin • Cleaning products, allergens, stress, genetics, environmental factors • Wet compresses, avoid allergen, non steroidal ointment; OTC antihistamine

  10. ECZEMA • Noncontagious skin rash that produces itching, scaling and blistering • Really unknown but is presumed to be genetic or environmental factors • No cure, just relief of symptoms (dry, itching)

  11. ERYTHEMA • Reddening of skin • Dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation • anti-inflammatory drugs

  12. HERPES • Infectious disease of the skin • Caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) • No cure, only treatment to lessen symptoms and outbreaks

  13. IMPETIGO • Contagious disease, characterized by pustules that rupture and come covered with loosely held crusts • Strep or staph bacteria that enters through cut in skin • Prescription antibacterial cream, oral antibiotics, wash (do not scrub) several times a day

  14. KELOID • Elevated, enlarging fibrous scar • Caused by an overgrowth of collagen tissue at site of a healed skin injury • Steroids, excision, radiation, dye treatment

  15. MOLE • Fleshy skin tumor that is usually pigmented • Melanocytes grown in a cluster instead of spread throughout the skin • excision

  16. PEDICULOSIS • Disease produced by an infestation of lice • Head to head contact with an infected person (pierce scalp with needle-like mouth parts, excrete saliva which causes itching. • chemical treatments, natural products, combs, shaving, hot air, and silicone-based lotions

  17. PRURITUS • Itching of the skin • Anyone can get – allergies, eczema, asthma, diabetics, pregnant women, elderly, HIV/AIDS • Take care of skin, lotions, mild soaps and detergents, avoid HOT showers/baths, dry air

  18. PSORIASIS • Chronic skin disease characterized by read patches covered with silvery scales. • The process of skin cells growing deep and rising to the surface occurs too quickly (weakened immune systems) • Topical treatments, pills or injections, phototherapy (use of light)

  19. PUSTULE • Elevated, pus-filled area on the skin. • Most are causes of acne, some could be associated with certain types of rashes or some underlying disease • Apply hot compress to allow rupture, Clean area with soap and water to prevent infection, medical attention

  20. SCABIES • Disease resulting from an infestation of mites. • Direct contact with an infected person • Will not go away on own, prescribed lotion and possibly pill depending on severity

  21. SEBORRHEA • Greasy skin and dandruff • Over active oil glands, stress, fatigue, extreme weather conditions, infrequent shampoos or skin cleaning, lotions with alcohol, acne, obesity • OTC and prescription medicated shampoos and lotions

  22. ULCER • Open sore • Impaired blood circulation, bacteria, virus, fungus • Topical antibiotics, keep clean, improve blood flow

  23. URTICARIA • Reddish elevated patches, hives • Allergic reaction (food, medicine, insects, animal dander), stress, excessive perspiration • Mild – may go away on own, antihistamines • Major – steroids EPI pen

  24. WART • Flesh colored raised area • Caused by papillomavirus. Spread touching wart then touching another part of body, sharing razors towels or other personal items. • Topical treatments (salicylic acid), freezing (liquid N), OTC medications

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