Common Adult Skin Problem

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Common Adult

Skin ProblemsDiscussion by

Prof SHERYL R. MORALES, Medical

Transcriptionist



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• A harmless rash, pityriasis rosea usually begins witha single, scaly pink patch with a raised border. Days to weeks later, a scaly rash appears on the arms,

legs, back, chest, and abdomen, and sometimes theneck. The rash may appear "Christmas tree" shapedacross the body. The rash, whose cause is unknown,isn't believed to be contagious and can be itchy. It

often goes away in 6-8 weeks without treatment.Pityriasis rosea is most often seen between the agesof 10 and 35.



• Melasma (chloasma) is characterized by tan orbrown patches on the cheeks, nose, forehead, andchin. Although usually called the "pregnancy

mask," men can also develop it. Melasma occurs inhalf of all women during pregnancy. It may goaway after pregnancy but, if it persists, can be treated with prescription creams and over-the-

counter products. Use a sunscreen at all times if you have melasma, as sunlight worsens thecondition.



• In most cases, common warts appear on the fingersor hands. Caused by contact with the contagioushuman papillomavirus, warts can spread fromperson to person or via contact with somethingused by a person with the virus. You can preventspreading warts by not picking them, covering them with bandages, and keeping them dry. Inmost cases, warts are harmless, painless, and go

away on their own. If they persist, treatmentsinclude topical medications, freezing, burning,surgery, lasers, and chemicals.



• Noncancerous growths that may develop with age,seborrheic keratoses can appear on many areas of the skin either alone or in groups. They may be

dark or multicolored, and they usually have agrainy surface, though they can be smooth andwaxy. No treatment is necessary unless irritationdevelops or their appearance is a concern. Because

seborrheic keratoses may be mistaken for moles orskin cancer, see a dermatologist for properdiagnosis.



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1. Psoriasis causes the top layer of skincells to become inflamed and grow tooquickly and flake off.

a. True b. False

2. Rosacea usually first appears on the ________.

a. nose c. cheek

b. forehead d. chin

QUIZ…



3. Which of these painful viral skinconditions is shingles?

QUIZ…

A. B.



4. Which image below represents theclassic rings of the fungal diseaseringworm?

QUIZ…

A. B.



5. Which image below is psoriasis, a non-contagious rash of thick plaques andsilvery scales?

QUIZ…

A. B.



6. Acne is the result of an allergy.a. True b. False

7. Eczema is a general medical term for

many types of skin inflammation.a. True b. False

8. Other term for Dermatitis is Eczema.

a. True b. False

QUIZ…



9. Caused by a fungus, which of theseimages is athlete's foot?

QUIZ…

A. B.



10. Characterized by small flaps thathang off the skin, which image showsskin tags?

QUIZ…

A. B.



1. True: Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, causes skin cells to grow too

quickly. Symptoms include thick white, silvery, or red patches of skin,

inflammation, and itchy, flaking skin.

2. The nose is usually the first area of the face where rosacea is

seen. When rosacea on the nose is left untreated, it can sometimes

progress into a condition called rhinophyma (ryno-FY-ma).

Rhinophyma (the W.C. Fields nose), generally seen in men, literally

means "growth of the nose" and is characterized by bulbousenlargement of the nose and cheeks. In cases of rhinophyma where

thickness of the nose develops, surgical repair may be necessary.

3. B

4. A

5. A



6. False Acne is a result coming from our oil glands

7. True.Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation.

Inflammation of the skin is also called dermatitis. The most

common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis (sometimes these

two terms are used interchangeably). However, there are many

different forms of eczema.

8. True

9. B

10.A



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