Welcome to Unit Welcome to Unit 4 4

Seminar!Seminar!

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Common Skin Condition Common Skin Condition Symptoms Symptoms

cutaneous lesions or eruptionspruritis (itching)painedema (swelling)erythema (redness)inflammation

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Common Diseases of the Common Diseases of the SkinSkinDermatitisSeborrheic dermatitisContact dermatitisAtopic dermatitis (eczema)Psoriasis

Acne VulgarisInflammatory disease of sebaceous glands

Herpes zoster (shingles)Acute inflammatory eruption of painful

vesicles

PracticePracticeContact dermatitis can be

induced byA.irritation, sensitization, or

photoallergy.   B. the varicella-zoster virus.    C. the aging process.     D. none of the above.

Psoriasis Psoriasis

Psoriatic Nail DystrophyPsoriatic Nail Dystrophy

Factors Which Aggravate Factors Which Aggravate PsoriasisPsoriasis

Treatment for PsoriasisTreatment for Psoriasis

Over-the-Counter Over-the-Counter Treatment AvailableTreatment Available

Treatment for AcneTreatment for Acne

Laser and Light TreatmentLaser and Light Treatment

Costly Treatment for AcneCostly Treatment for Acne

Blue Light Therapy

Proactiv Solution

Over-the-Counter Over-the-Counter MedicationsMedications

PracticePracticeThe cause of acne vulgaris isA.unknown. B.thought to be linked to hormonal

changes and predisposed by heredity.  

C.accompanied by plugs that promote the growth of bacteria in the follicles.

D.all of the above.

Drug InteractionsDrug Interactions

Impetigo Impetigo

Risk Factors for Developing Risk Factors for Developing Impetigo Impetigo

Treating Impetigo Treating Impetigo

PediculosisPediculosis

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PediculosisPediculosis

Pediculosis CapitisPediculosis Capitis

PracticePracticeThe following statement(s) is(are)

true about scabies and pediculosisA.They are two most common

parasitic infections to infest man. B.Both are caused by impairment of

blood supply to the skin. C.They are diagnosed by

visualization of the ulcers.     D. All of the above are true

Herpes ZosterHerpes ZosterChickenpox is a precursor to shinglesBoth are caused by the herpes varicella-

zoster virusVirus is not eliminated from bodyInhabits neuronal cell bodiesAnti-viral treatment can reduce the

severity and duration◦ 7-10 days◦ Within 72 hrs of appearance

PracticePracticeCauses of alopecia (baldness)

includeA.chemotherapy and other

medications.      B.aging and heredity factors. C.certain systemic diseases.D.All of the above

PracticePracticeThe ABCDEs of malignant

melanoma includeA.family history, sunburn, large

moles, bleeding, and previous cancer.

B.asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and elevation.

C. neither of the above. D.both a and b

PracticePracticeInflammation of the joints caused

by the excessive uric acid levels in the blood and joints is

A.myositis.B.bursitis.C.fibrositis.D.gouty arthritis

What Disease/Condition What Disease/Condition Am I?Am I?