Skin Disorders Athletes Foot w Athletes Foot Tinea

Skin Disorders

Athlete’s Foot w Athlete’s Foot- (Tinea pedis)fungus infection w Usually in the skin of the toes and the soles of feet. w Itching, stinging and burning between your toes and burning on the soles of your feet w Itchy blisters, Cracking and peeling skin.

Birthmark w Stork Bite, Angels Kiss w Congenital blemish or spot on the skin w Visible at birth or soon after. w Port-Wine…is a type of vascular birth mark.

Boil (Carbuncle/Furuncle) w Boil- bacterial infection (furuncle) of the skin. w Produced when bacteria enters hair a follicle

Carbuncle (Boil/Furuncle) w Carbuncle- bacterial infection w Similar to a boil w Spreads into the subcutaneous tissue

Cyst w Cyst- is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.

Eczema w Non-contagious skin rash often accompanied by itching, blistering, and scaling.

Erythema w Erythema- reddening of the skin due to dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation.

Herpes w Herpes- infectious disease of the skin usually caused by the herpes simplex virus w Characterized by recurring formations of small clusters of vesicles.

Keloid w Keloid-Elevated, enlarging fibrous scar usually initiated by an injury w Abnormal scar that grows beyond the boundary of the original site of a skin injury. It is a raised and ill defined growth of skin in the area of damaged skin.

Pediculosis w Pediculosis- disease produced by an infestation of lice

Pruritus w Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. w Pruritus can cause discomfort and be frustrating. If it is severe, it can lead to sleeplessness, anxiety, and depression. w The exact cause of an itch is unknown. It is a complex process involving nerves that respond to certain chemicals like histamine that are released in the skin, and the processing of nerve signals in the brain. w Pruritus can be a part of skin diseases, internal disorders, or due to faulty processing of the itch sensation within the nervous system.

Pustule w Postule- elevated, pusfilled area w The pustules on the foot of this 15 -year-old boy are caused by a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection.

Scabies of the Finger Scabies on the Hand w Scabies- disease resulting from an infestation of mites

Seborrhea w Seborrhea- Hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands w A common skin problem. w It causes a red, itchy rash and white scales. w When it affects the scalp, it is called "dandruff. " w It can be on parts of the face as well, including the folds around the nose and behind the ears, the forehead, and the eyebrows and eyelids.

Ulcer w Ulcer- Open sore

Urticaria w Urticaria- allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches. (hives)

Wart w Wart- flesh-colored, raised areas caused by a viral infection.

Mole w Mole- fleshy skin tumor (nervus) that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black