Disorders of the skin (from Abrams'
Clinical Drug Therapy) Exam with
Complete Solutions
Ance vulgaris -✔✔ common disorder characterized by excessive
production of sebum and obstruction to hair follicles, which normally carry
sebum to the skin surface
dermatitis -✔✔ general term denoting an inflammatory response of the skin
to injuries, irritants, allergens, or trauma; also referred to as eczema.
erythema -✔✔ redness of the skin
pruritus -✔✔ itching
Psoriasis -✔✔ scaling, dry, erythematous skin eruptions on the
elbows, knees, scalp, and trunk
Rosacea -✔✔ chronic disease characterized by erythema, telangiectases
(fine, red, superficial blood vessels), and acne-like lesions of facial skin.
Tinea pedis -✔✔ common type of ringworm infection;
also called athletes foot
,Urticaria -✔✔ inflammatory response characterized by a skin lesion called
a wheal, a raised edematous area with a pale center and a red border,
which itches intensely; also known as hives.
dermatitis is characterized by? -✔✔ erythema, pruritus, and skin lesions.
may be acute or chronic
atopic dermatitis -✔✔ a common disorder that is characterized by dry skin,
pruritus, and lesions that vary according to the extent of inflammation,
stages of healing, and scratching.
scratching damages the skin and increases the risk of secondary infection.
in acute atopic dermatitis, lesions are? -✔✔ reddened skin areas containing
papules and vesicles.
in Chronic Atopic Dermatitis, lesions are? -✔✔ often thick, fibrotic, and
nodular.
cause of atopic dermatitis -✔✔ is uncertain, but may involve allergic,
hereditary,
or psychological elements.
, exposure to possible causes or exacerbating factors such as allergens,
irritating chemicals, foods, and emotional stress are factors to consider.
contact dermatitis -✔✔ results from direct contact with irritants (e.g. soaps,
detergents) or allergens (e.g. clothing materials, jewelry, cosmetics) that
stimulate inflammation.
irritants cause tissue damage and dermatitis in anyone with sufficient
contact or exposure.
allergens cause dermatitis only in? -✔✔ sensitized or hypersensitive
people.
seborrheic dermatitis -✔✔ is a chronic, relapsing disease involving the
sebaceous glands.
cause is unknown but tends to worsen during stress, and in the cold, dry
winter months.
characteristics of seborrheic dermatitis -✔✔ excessive production of sebum
by the scalp, face,
external ear, or trunk.
