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etiology&diagnosis
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the cause of Psoriasis? | the cause is not known |
| What is the diagnosis of Psoriasis? | Observation of the skin, a careful medical history, or skin biopsy |
| The etiology of Urticaria most frequently results following ingestion of certain foods such as what? | shellfish or berries |
| What is the diagnosis for Urticaria? | medical history,frequently ingested foods, environmental factors, and psychological status |
| Wnat is the cause of acne vulgaris? | the cause is not known |
| For what disease is the diagnosis a meical history and observation of the characteristic lesions | acne vulgaris |
| what is the etiology of Alopecia? | may result as a consequence of certain systemic illness, endocrine disorders, nutritional problems, and certain forms of dermatitis |
| for what disease is the diagnosis a visual examination, and thats all that is needed? | Alopecia |
| what disease is the etiology the disease usually caused by strep or staph bacteria | impetigo |
| what is the etiology of furuncles and carbuncles? | infection by staphylococcus bacteria is the most common cause |
| what is the diagnosis of furuncles and carbuncles? | the diagnosis is made on the basis of the apperance of lesion |
| what is the etiology of pediculosis? | a visual examination is all that is necessary |
| for what disease is the etiology caused by impairment of the blood supply to the affected area as a result of persistent pressure against the skin surface? | decubitus ulcers |
| what is the diagnosis of decubitus ulcer? | visual exam of lesions uaually is enough to establish diagnosis. |
| what disease is caused by several species of fungi that have the ability to invade the keratinous structures of the body? | dermatophytoses |
| what is the diagnosis of dermatophytoses? | its dependent on the location and appearance of the skin lesion |
| what conditions may be caused by pressure or friction from ill-fitting shoes, orthopedic deformities, or faulty weight-bearing? | corns and calluses |
| what is the diagnosis for corns and calluses? | physical exam of affected area and medical history |
| What diseased is caused by infection from one of the five possible papilloma viruses? | warts |
| what is the diagnosis of warts? | visual exam of wart is sufficient |
| What is the cause of lumpus? | the cause is unknown |
| what is the diagnosis of lumpus? | clinical picture and rash are enough to confirm diagnosis |
| What is the cause of scleroderma? | the cause is unknown |
| For what disease is the diagnosis the typical cutaneous clinical picture help pinpoint the disease? | scleroderma |
| What is the diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis? | medical history and observation of the lesion |