Pathophysiology Final Exam

Chronic or acute inflammatory process that involves sebaceous glands

An increase in sebaceous gland activity

Androgens increase acne

Estrogen decreases gland activity

Group of skin lesions that are red, blistery, scaly, thick, weepy, itchy

Hereditary
can appear at any age
appears usually right before adolescence
lesions develop at flexure points
- elbow, wrist, neck

When you come into contact with antigens
- poison ivy, metals
Localized
just avoid what you are allergic to

Caused by compulsive scratching of the skin b/c the skin is dry
usually see this during the winter- cold weather
prevent this by keeping skin lubricated or topical solutions to decrease itching

Characterized by:
- edema (swelling)
- erythema (redness)
almost always associated with allergic reactions

Thick, scaly lesions on skin
look silvery white
tend to occur on elbows, knees, scalp
severity fluctuates
very correlated with arthritis
runs in families
treated topically but no cure
common- 1-2% of population

Contagious dna virus

Tend to appear on upper part of body
contagious dna virus

Flat warts
planters warts

Appear on bottom of foot
tend to grow in a triangle, may hit nerve tissue
may have to cut it out
wear duct tape over it or apply topical Vitamin A

Cold sores
no cure
Acyclovir- drug used