Exam 17: Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System

_____, or ringworm, is a superficial fungal infection of the skin or nail.

_____, also called boils, are a deeper infection of the hair follicle.

The prevalence of dermatitis is unknown because many cases are mild or go unreported to doctors.

For adults, doctors use the Rule of _____ to estimate the percentage of the body's surface that has been burned.

With urticaria, wheals usually appear first on the covered area of the skin.

_____ warts grow inward on the soles of the feet, forming hard, thick patches of skin with dark specks.

Treatment for acne includes vitamin _____ derivatives to unclog pores and decrease inflammation.

_____-degree burns affect the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.

_____ is pale skin caused by decreased blood flow.

Tinea _____, or nail fungus, typically affects toenails and rarely affects fingernails.

Tinea _____, or scalp ringworm, is highly contagious and commonly occurs in children.

Scabies occurs among the homeless and in overcrowded conditions.

Reducing emotional and physical stress may help with the development of urticaria.

Atypical moles are less likely than other moles to develop into melanoma.

Chris is a 70-year-old man that enjoys fishing.He has a tan, oval-shaped lesion that looks as though it is pasted on his face. 1.What is the possible diagnosis? 2.What is the cause? 3.What tests would you perform? 4.What treatment is available?

Tinea _____, or jock itch, generally affects the groin and upper and inner thighs.

_____ is a pigment that ranges in color from yellow to brown to black.

A _____ or bruising is a bluish, black, or yellow mark on the skin and indicates the breakdown of clotted blood under the skin.

Erysipelas is a superficial _____ infection of the skin.

Impetigo is an acute, highly contagious _____ skin infection that occurs mainly among infants and children.