Skin Disorders

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s Foot- (Tinea pedis)-fungus infection

Usually in the skin of the toes and the soles of feet.

Itching, stinging and burning between your toes and burning on the soles of your feet

Itchy blisters,Cracking and peeling skin.

Birthmark

Stork Bite, Angels Kiss Congenital blemish or

spot on the skin Visible at birth or soon

after. Port-Wine…is a type

of vascular birth mark.

Boil(Carbuncle/Furuncle)

Boil- bacterial infection (furuncle) of the skin.

Produced when bacteria enters hair a follicle

Carbuncle (Boil/Furuncle)

Carbuncle- bacterial infection

Similar to a boil Spreads into the

subcutaneous tissue

Cyst

Cyst- is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.

Eczema

Eczema Non-contagious skin

rash often accompanied by itching, blistering, and scaling.

Erythema

Erythema- reddening of the skin due to dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation.

Herpes

Herpes- infectious disease of the skin usually caused by the herpes simplex virus

Characterized by recurring formations of small clusters of vesicles.

Keloid

Keloid-Elevated, enlarging fibrous scar usually initiated by an injury

Abnormal scar that grows beyond the boundary of the original site of a skin injury. It is a raised and ill defined growth of skin in the area of damaged skin.

Pediculosis

Pediculosis- disease produced by an infestation of lice

Pruritus

Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch.

Pruritus can cause discomfort and be frustrating. If it is severe, it can lead to sleeplessness, anxiety, and depression.

The exact cause of an itch is unknown. It is a complex process involving nerves that respond to certain chemicals like histamine that are released in the skin, and  the processing of nerve signals in the brain.

Pruritus can be a part of skin diseases, internal disorders, or due to faulty processing of the itch sensation within the nervous system.

Pustule

Postule- elevated, pus-filled area

The pustules on the foot of this 15-year-old boy are caused by a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection.

Scabies

Scabies- disease resulting from an infestation of mites

Scabies on the Hand

Scabies of the Finger

Seborrhea

Seborrhea- Hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands

A common skin problem. It causes a red, itchy rash and

white scales. When it affects the scalp, it is

called "dandruff." It can be on parts of the face as

well, including the folds around the nose and behind the ears, the forehead, and the eyebrows and eyelids.

Ulcer

Ulcer- Open sore

Urticaria

Urticaria- allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches. (hives)

Wart

Wart- flesh-colored, raised areas caused by a viral infection.

Mole

Mole- fleshy skin tumor (nervus) that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black