Sunday, 22 November 2015

VARIOUS SKIN DISEASES AND RELATED FACTS

1.   Skin Cancer
              Actinic keratosis: red, pink, or rough patch of skin on sun-exposed areas
              Basal cell carcinoma: raised, waxy, pink bumps
              Squamous cell carcinoma: red, scaly, rough skin lesions, typically on sun-exposed areas such as the hands, head, neck, lips, and ears
              Melanoma: asymmetrically shaped moles or lesions with irregular borders, or change in color or diameter
2.   Lupus
              Fatigue, headaches, fever, and swollen or painful joints
              Disc-shaped rash that doesn’t itch or hurt
              Scaly red patches or ring shapes
              Sunburn-like rash that spreads across the nose and both cheeks
3.   Rubeola (Measles)
              Fever, cough, and runny nose
              Reddish-brown rash spreads down the body three to five days after first symptoms appear
              Tiny red spots with blue-white centers inside the mouth
4.   Acne
              Papules: small red, raised bumps caused by infected hair follicles
              Pustules: small, red pimples that have pus at their tips
              Nodules: solid, painful lumps beneath the surface of the skin
              Cysts: painful, pus-filled infections found beneath the skin
5.   Hemangioma of Skin
              Usually appear on the neck or face of infants
              Small, red scratch or bump that eventually begins to protrude
              Most disappear from the skin by age 10
6.   Cold Sore
              Red, fluid-filled blisters that appear near the mouth
              Your lips will often tingle or burn before the sore is visible
              The sore is painful or tender to the touch
7.   Psoriasis
              Plaque: thick red patches of skin
              Guttate: small red spots on the torso, limbs, face, and scalp
              Inverse: a red, shiny, smooth rash in skin folds
              Pustular: white pustules surrouned by red skin
              Erythrodermic: resembles severe burns and covers large portions of the body
8.   Rosacea
              Subtype one: flushing, redness, and broken blood vessels
              Subtype two: acne-like breakouts, redness, and oily skin
              Subtype three: bumpy skin, thick skin on nose, chin, forehead, cheeks, and ears
              Subtype four: bloodshot, watery, dry, and itchy eyes

9.   Seborrheic Eczema
              Yellow or white scaly patches that flake off
              Affected areas may be red, itchy, greasy, or oily
              Hair loss may occur in the area with the rash
10.               Vitiligo
              Loss of pigment in the skin
              Focal pattern: loss of skin color in only a few small areas
              Segmental pattern: depigmentation on one side of the body
              Premature graying of scalp and facial hai
11.               Warts
              Common warts: rough, grainy appearance and rounded top
              Plantar warts: small hole in the bottom of your foot surrounded by hardened skin
              Flat warts: flat top that may be pink, brown, or slightly yellow
12.               Necrotizing Fasciitis
              Warm, red skin and sore muscles
              Small, painful red bump develops and eventually grows and becomes more painful
              Oozing, discolored skin
              Lesions may appear
13.               Cutaneous Candidiasis
              Usually occurs in skin folds (armpits, between fingers)
              Can be white or red
              Progresses to cracked, sore skin with blisters and pustules
14.               Carbuncle
              Red, irritated lump under your skin
              Body aches and fatigue
              Fever, skin crustiness, or oozing
15.               Cellulitis
              Bacteria enter through a crack or cut in the skin
              Red, sore, with swelling that spreads quickly
              Hot and tender to the touch
16.               Hypohidrosis
              Minimal perspiration
              Dizziness, flushed appearance
              Muscle cramps or weakness
              Feeling overly hot
17.               Impetigo
              Common in children
              Itchy rash and fluid-filled blisters that pop easily
              Swollen lymph nodes
18.               Cutis Laxa
              Rare, inherited skin condition
              Loose, wrinkled skin
              Varying severity of poor muscle tone, fragile bones, developmental delays
19.               Decubitus Ulcer
              Common among people who spend long periods in bed or a wheelchair
              Hips, heels, and other bony areas are most vulnerable
              Skin discoloration, infection, and open skin
20.               Erysipelas
              Red, swollen, warm, painful area of skin with raised edge
              Blisters on the affected area
              Generally feeling unwel
21.               Diaper Rash
              Near the diaper area
              Skin looks red and irritated
              Warm to the touch
22.               Dyshidrotic Eczema
              Blisters on fingers, toes, hands, or feet
              Blisters are usually fluid-filled and itchy
              Blisters will dry and turn to skin cracks after several weeks
23.               Canker Sore
              An open, painful mouth ulcer
              White or yellowish and surrounded by red, inflamed soft tissue
              Usually located on the inside of the cheek or lip
Herpes Stomatitis
o   Multiple blisters on the gums, palate, cheeks, tongue, or lip border
o   Difficulty eating, drinking, and swallowing
o   Drooling, pain, and swollen gums
24.               Fungal Nail Infection
Ø    Scaling under the nail
Ø    Flaking white areas on the nail’s surface
Ø    Crumbling corner or tip of the nail
25.               Ichthyosis Vulgaris
Ø    Polygon-shaped brown, gray, or white scales
Ø    Dry, itchy, thickened skin
Ø    Flaky scalp
26.               Dermatomyositis
Ø    Red or violet rash on the face, chest, nails, or elbows
Ø    Muscle weakness that starts in the neck, arms, or hips
Ø    Most common between the ages of 5 and 15 or 40 and 60
27.               Molluscum Contagiosum
Ø    Bumps that may appear in a patch of up to 20
Ø    Small, shiny, and smooth
Ø    flesh-colored, white, or pink
Ø    firm and dome-shaped with a dent or dimple in the middle
28.               Ingrown Nails
Ø    Skin next to the nail becomes tender, swollen, or hard
Ø    pain, bleeding, or oozing pus
Ø    overgrowth of skin around to
29.               Sebaceous Cyst
Ø    found on the face, neck, or torso
Ø    large cysts may cause pressure and pain
Ø    very slow-growing
30.               Seborrheic Keratosis
Ø    start out as small, rough areas
Ø    develop thick, wart-life surfaces over time
Ø    usually oval-shaped and brown
31.               Pilonidal Sinus
Ø    symptoms aren’t very noticeable until an infection occurs
Ø    pain when sitting or standing
Ø    swelling of the cyst
Ø    reddened, sore skin around the area
32.               Keloid
Ø    symptoms occur at the site of a previous injury
Ø    lumpy or rigid area of skin
Ø    Area that is flesh-colored, pink, or red
33.               Lichen Planus
Ø    purplish-colored bumps with flat tops (mostly found on the wrist, inner forearm, or ankles)
Ø    lesions that develop and spread over the course of two weeks to a few months
Ø    itching, blisters, and white lines over the rash
Ø    lesions in the mouth, which may burn or be painful
34.               Actinic Keratosis
Ø    known as "age" spots
Ø    skin patches that are brown, tan, gray, or pink
Ø    appear on parts of the body that receive a lot of sun exposure (hands, arms, face, scalp, and neck)
Ø    thick, scaly, or crusty skin patches
35.               Stasis Dermatitis and Leg Ulcers
Ø    Skin appears thin and itches
Ø    can crack and ooze fluid
Ø    skin thickens and appears brown and lumpy in later stages
Ø    ulcer forms in final stages
36.               Corns and Calluses
Ø    small, round circles of thick skin
Ø    commonly found on the tops and sides of toes and soles of feet
Ø    caused by friction and pressure
37.               Eczema
Ø    itchy, dry, rough, flaky, inflamed, and irritated skin
Ø    Red or brownish-gray patches
Ø    small, raised bumps that ooze fluid when scratched
38.               Tinea Versicolor
Ø    discolored skin patches
Ø    lighter or darker than the surrounding skin
Ø    dry, itchy, and scaly
Ø    more prominent with tanning
39.               Pemphigoid
Ø    Red rash followed by fluid-filled blisters
Ø    blisters are thick and don’t rupture easily
Ø    ruptured blisters are sensitive and painful
40.               Mouth Ulcers
Ø    Small lesions that develop in your mouth
Ø    minor sores are small and oval-shaped
Ø    major sores have irregular edges
41.               Shingles
Ø    Itchy, red patches with fluid-filled blisters that break easily
Ø    Rash that wraps around the spine and torso

Ø    May be accompanied with fever, chills, headache, or fatigue

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