Wk 11 Dermatitis Conditions
Intermittent or periodic redness of the skin is known as:
Erythema
Psoralen is a chemical from certain plants that when mixed into a PUVA cream will protect the skin from UV light and damage.
false
PUVA treatments for psoriasis include the use of oral psoralen or the injestion of plant chemicals that make one sensitive to light combined with exposure to controlled UVA light.
true
Treatments for psoriasis may include topical corticosterioids, Vitamin A derivatives, or in severe cases an oral treatment known as PUVA may be recommended for a client.
true
This common condition characterized by red patches of skin that may be round or oval with a flesh-coloured center:
Pityriasis rosea
Psoriasis and eczema are 2 conditions of hyperkeratinization caused by an extremely fast rate of cell turnover, often as rapid as 3 days.
true
The visible or objective symptoms of psoriasis are redness, thick scaly patches with silvery white skin on them.
true
Cherry angioma and telangiectasia fall under the category of vascular lesions and would be recorded under Circulatory on a skin analysis.
true
Erythrosis is the word to describe temporary redness of the skin which can indicate a client’s sensitivity level as well as their tendency to develop rosacea.
false
This condition starts with a herald patch which progresses into a rash on the body resembling a Christmas tree:
Eczema
These are black or brown lesions that look like moles and occur in Black and Asian
Dermatosis papulosa nigra
The technical term for a mole or a birthmark is an angioma.
false
Urticaria, also known as a hive, is caused by the release of histamine by the mast cells and may show up in a sensitive skin type along with erythema and pruritis (aka - itching).
true
Cryosurgery is freezing the skin with liquid hydrogen and is often used on warts or other skin growths.
false
Treatments for eczema with psoralen usually require 25 treatments over a 2-3 month period.
false
This is the term for the first red patch that appears in a common skin condition
Herald patch
Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis both:
all of the above are correct
Psoriasis is usually found in the skin fold of a joint while eczema is often found on the outer skin of the joint.
false
Psoriasis which is often treated with PUVA, is a non-contagious skin disease of hyperkeratinization and is characterized by red patches with white-silver scales.
true
Atopic dermatitis (common in those with asthma and nasal allergies) is commonly referred to as eczema and can be helped by using fragrance free hydrating creams and is often treated with topical corticosteroids.
true
An outbreak of pityriasis rosea usually begins with an ear infection.
false
Psoriasis is common in people with autoimmune disorders, immune dysfunction, or a depressed immune system.
true
Preservatives are the most common allergen in skin-care products that is why they are kept to a minimum and listed at the bottom of an ingredient list.
false
Treatments for atopic dermatitis include:
using topical hydrocortisone
Psoriasis is most prevalent in:
a and b are correct
When performing a skin analysis telangiectasia are visible fragile capillaries and are recorded under circulation while couperose which is an area of wide-spread redness would be recorded under sensitivity.
false
Which is true for atopic dermatitis?
it is genetic by nature
Keratolytics should be used on clients with eczema or psoriasis to reduce the thickness of the stratum corneum and ensures the penetration of treatment products.
false
Dermatosis papulosa nigra are black or brown lesions that look like moles and are frequently found on Fitzpatrick skin types I – III.
false
Proliferation refers to skin cells that replicate too slowly and is a factor in both eczema and psoriasis.
false