Lesions

• An epidermoid cancer, one of the most common malignant skin diseases

  Basal cell carcinoma
• A form of skin cancer occurring mainly in the squamous cells

  Squamous cell carcinoma
• An invasive, cancerous skin tumor with strong potential for metastasis to both regional and distant sites and organs

  Melanoma
• o A fungal skin disease occurring in the foot

  o Athlete's foot

  Tinea Pedis
• a fungal skin disease occurring in the genital and anal areas in males

  Tinea Cruris
• a fungal skin disease occurring anywhere on the body

  Tinea Corporis
• A fungal infection of the scalp

  Tinea Capitis
• Eczema of the legs with pigmentation, edema and chronic inflammation resulting from venous insufficiency

  Stasis Dermatitis
• A benign skin lesion that may be pigmented

  Seborrheic Keratosis
• A disorder of the sebaceous glands that causes an increase in the amount of sebaceous secretion

  Seborrhea
• A chronic disorder of unknown cause that occurs mainly on the face

  Rosacea
• A common dermatitis that has genetic causes and may begin at any age

  Psoriasis
• o A common, mild, acute inflammatory skin disease

  o Often described as “Christmas tree” rash because of shape

  Pityriasis Rosea
• A superficial dermatitis in the skinfolds

  Intertrigo
• A contagious disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV1 & HSV2)

  Herpes Simplex
• Causes redness, pruritus, scratching, and skin lesions in a person with a predisposition to skin irritations

  Eczema / Atomic Dermatitis
• Localized skin irritation, inflammation, and pruritus from contact with an irritating substance

  Contact Dermatitis
• Causes reddish, irregular, slightly raised lesions that have a rough, gritty surface

  Actinic Keratosis
• Caused by sebaceous gland overactivity with plugging of hair follicles and retention of sebum, resulting in papules, and pustules

  Acne Vulgaris
• A localized collection of blood creating an elevated ecchymosis

  Hematoma
• ▪ It does not blanch when pressure is applied

  ▪ It is secondary to superficial dilation of venous vessels and capillaries

  Telangiectasis
• ▪ Red arteriole lesion with a central body with radiating branches

  ▪ Associated with liver disease, pregnancy, and vitamin B deficiency

  Spider Angioma