Chapter 16 - Diseases of the Integument

Inherited genetic defect causing lack of or deficient production of melanin

Progressive skin disorder manifested by destruction of melanocytes

White patches in the skin

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin

Most common; affects more than 90% of adolescence in the US

Chronic dandruff; cradle cap in the infants; Common inflammatory skin disorder affecting areas of the head and trunk where sebaceous glands are prominent

Causes dry to greasy flaky, white to yellowish to red scales

Specific pathologic structural or functional changes or both brought about by disease or injury

Gram-positive cocci that occur in chains

Highly Contagious; Spread by sneezing, coughing

Viral skin infection’ Causes inflammation of skin and clusters of fluid filled vesicles

Acute inflammation of sensory neurons caused by exposure to or reactivation of herpes zoster virus

Bacterial infection by Borrelia burgdorferi

Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Small, dark skin growth

More likely to become cancerous than moles that develop after birth, especially if they are more than eight inches

Cancer of melanocytes

Damage inflicted by intense heat, electricity, radiation. or certain chemicals, all of which denature cell proteins and cause cell death

A third degree skin burn