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Flashcards in Integumentary System - Disorders and Diseases Deck (7)
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1
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dermatitis

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Any disease condition that includes inflammation or infection of the skin. Treatment: Correct the underlying cause.

2
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edema

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Excessive amounts of fluid move from the blood into the dermis or

3
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pruritus

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itching

4
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dermatitis

common symptoms

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  • edema
  • pruritus
  • rash
5
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pitting edema

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Edema in which fingertip pressure on an area of severe edema displaces the fluid and produces a deep indentation in the tissues.

6
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What causes localized edema?

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  • inflammation
  • allergic reactions
  • infections
7
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What causes large areas of edema?

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  • cardiovascular diseases

- urinary system diseases