1. Integumentary System Diseases and Abnormal Conditions

2. Acne Vulgaris Acne vulgaris is an inflammation of the sebaceous glands
Etiology unknown; but usually occurs at adolescence; hormonal changes of adolescence and increased sebum is probable cause

3. Symptoms of Acne Vulgaris
Papules, pustules, and blackheads
Hair follicle becomes blocked with dirt, cosmetics, excess oil, and/or bacteria

4. Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Frequent thorough washing of skin
Avoid creams and heavy, pore-clogging makeup
Antibiotics or vitamin A ointments
Ultraviolet light treatments

5. Acne Vulgaris

6. Athlete’s Foot Contagious fungal infection, usually on feet
Symptoms: skin itches, blisters, and cracks into open sores
Treatment: antifungal medications and keeping area clean and dry

7. Athlete’s Foot

8. Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin
Caused by any substance that irritates the skin
Frequently caused by allergic reaction to detergents, cosmetics, pollen, or certain foods
Contact dermatitis is caused by contact with poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak

9. Dermatitis Symptoms and Treatments
Symptoms: dry skin, redness, itching, edema, macular-papular rashes, scaling
Treatment: eliminate cause especially if allergens; anti-inflammatory ointments; antihistamines and steroids

10. Dermatitis

11. Eczema Noncontagious inflammatory skin disorder
Caused by reaction to allergen or irritant; diet, cosmetics, soaps, medications, and/or emotional stress

12. Eczema Symptoms and Treatments
Symptoms: dryness, redness, edema, itching, vesicles, crusts, and scaling
Treatment: remove irritant and apply corticosteroids

13. Eczema

14. Eczema

15. Impetigo Highly contagious skin infection
Caused by streptococi or/and staphylocci infection
Symptoms: dryness, redness, oozing vesicles, pustules, formation of yellow crust
Treatment: wash lesions with soap and water and topical and oral antibiotics

16. Impetigo

17. Psoriasis Chronic, noncontagious, inherited skin disease
Symptoms: red thick areas covered with white or silver scales
Treatment: No Cure! Chronic condition. Coal-tar or cortisone ointments may provide relief; ultraviolet light

18. Psoriasis

19. Ringworm Highly contagious fungus infection of skin or scalp
Symptoms: flat or raised circular area with clear central area surrounded by an itchy, scaly, or crusty outer ring
Treatment: oral and topical antifungal medications

20. Ringworm

21. Ringworm of Scalp

22. Warts Viral infection of the skin
Form rough, hard, elevated, rounded surface on skin
Some disappear spontaneously
Others removed with liquid nitrogen, acid, chemicals, or laser

23. Warts