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Integumentary Disorders & Tests

Terms in this set (18)

Acne
An oversecretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands that causes blockage off ducts and formation of pustules
Eczema
An allergic reaction with an itchy rash that may blister and is aggravated by infection, emotional stress, food allergy, and sweating
Fever blisters (cold sores)
Caused by the herpes simplex virus, usually at the edge of the lip; nay become dormant and are triggered by stress or illness
Fungal infections
Infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch; caused by the dermatophyte fungi that can produce itching, scaling, and erythema
Impetigo
A highly contagious bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus
Keloid
Excess collagen scar formation in the area of surgical incisions or skin wounds
Psoriasis
A chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by itchy, scaly, red patches
Skin cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma are the most common types of skin cancer
Culture and sensitivity (C & S)
Bacterial infection
Fungal culture
Fungal infection
Gram stain
Microbial infection
Potassium hydroxide (KOH) prep
Fungal infection
Skin biopsy (Bx)
Malignancy
Culture and sensitivity (C & S)
Bacterial infection
Fungal culture
Fungal infection
Gram stain
Microbial infection
Potassium hydroxide (KOH) prep
Fungal infection
Skin biopsy (Bx)
Malignancy
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