Diseases And Disorders Flashcards
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A physician who treats skin diseases and disorders
Dermatologist
Branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases
Dermatology
A pathological condition that affects any part of the body.
Disease
A disturbance of the normal function of the skin
Disorder
If a pathological disease producing organism invades the body, then this is called what?
Infection
The body’s response to injury is produce what?
Inflammation
The recognition of a disease from its symptoms by a physician?
Diagnosis
The foretelling of the probable cause of disease by a physician?
Prognosis
The study of the CAUSE of a disease?
Etiology
The study of a disease is called?
Pathology
Causes by a harmful disease producing bacteria
Pathogenic disease
Structural changes in tissues caused by damage or injury. Any mark, symptom, or abnormality
Lesion
What are the three types of lesions?
Primary
Secondary
Vascular/Tertiary
Characterized by changes in color - macules, papules, or patches
They can even be an elevation formed by fluid in a cavity, such as a vesicle, blister (bullae), or pustules
Primary lesion
Light colored, slightly raised mark on skin formed after injury; tissue hardens to heal
Scars
Skin lesions that result when primary lesions undergo a natural evolution, or are manipulated by the patient. They may require treatment by a physician
Secondary lesion
Are usually blood related
- port wine stains
- spider naevi
Vascular/tertiary lesion
Why do estheticians need to recognize the various types of lesions?
To be able to identify certain conditions for proper referral to a physician.
Initially the skin appears red and is itchy. Small thin walled blisters appear, these burst and form into crusts. Commonly affected areas are the mouth and ears, but can appear on the scalp and limbs. (Contagious)
Impetigo
Red swollen eyes with drainage. Eye will be very itchy. (Highly contagious)
Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Red inflamed pimple at base of eyelash hair follicle (not contagious but is auto infectious)
Styes
Bacterial infection. A subcutaneous abscess filled with pus. Red tender to the touch, can produce heat. Extremely painful and deep seated. Found anywhere on the body. (Non contagious)
Boils/furuncles & carbuncles
Viral infection. Red, fluid filled blisters, which will eventually crust over. ( fever blister, cold sores) located on mouth, nose, eyes, and face. Highly contagious
Herpes simplex
A small elevated pimple or bump does not contain any fluid or pus. Found anywhere on the body and is not contagious.
Papules