Exam 17: Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System

Candidiasis is an infection caused by a fungus.

_____ is a skin condition also known as macule or freckles that most often occurs in people with light complexions.

In _____-degree burns, the burned area itself will not be painful.

The etiology of seborrheic dermatitis is idiopatic, but the yeast _____ that normally inhabit the scalp may play a role.

The three layers of the skin are the epidermis, the dermis, and the subdermis.

A symptom that can accompany skin lesions is _____, more commonly known as itching.

Acne is associated with hormonal changes that occur during adolescence, pregnancy, and menstruation.

Folliculitis is a superficial _____ infection of the hair follicles.

_____ infest both men and women and are generally spread by sexual contact.

There are two types of acne: _____.

_____ glands secrete an oily substance into the hair follicles and onto the surface of the skin.

_____ hemangiomas are flat or slightly raised; usually present at birth; usually permanent; and can appear anywhere on the body.

Creamy white patches on the tongue or side of the mouth characterize a Candida infection of the mouth, also known as _____.

_____ are a type of freckle that develop in older adults and are often called liver spots or age spots.

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

The average age of diagnosis of melanoma is _____.

Tinea _____ affects bearded areas of the face and neck.

Scabies are able to fly and jump, making transmission predominantly through close contact with an infected source.

Adipose tissue or fat cells in the _____ tissue help insulate the body from heat and cold.

_____, or hives, results from a vascular reaction of the skin to an allergen.