Exam 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System

Appearance and location of lesions confirm the diagnosis of each of the three types of skin carcinoma.

_____ is associated with severe itching followed by the appearance of redness and an area of swelling (wheal) in a localized area of skin.

The most serious type of skin cancer is

One of the most common skin disorders marked by an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands is

Preventive measures for a decubitus ulcer include

Tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris are manifestations of

Contact dermatitis is an acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by an exogenous chemical or substance.

The cause of acne vulgaris is

The most common dermatitis during infancy, called cradle cap, is a form of

The treatment of cellulitis includes

A _____ is an abscess that involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue.

_____ is an eruption of extremely painful vesicles that occur in a bandlike unilateral pattern along the course of a peripheral nerve.

Acrochordon, common benign skin growths, may also be called

Functions of the skin include

The most common sign of malignant melanoma is

Keloids occur secondary to trauma or surgery.

The most common premalignant tumors are