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Prevention
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Chronic skin disease marked by the appearance of discrete pink or red lesions, with no known prevention. | Psoriasis |
| Avoiding the causative agent is the best means of preventing urticaria. | Urticaria |
| Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles, there is no known prevention. | Acne Vulgaris |
| There is no known preventions for some forms, for others early treatment of any disease known to cause alopecia. | Alopecia |
| Prevention includes good hygiene and avoidance of infected persons | Impetigo |
| Prevention includes good personal hygiene and prevention of any infectious process. | Furuncles and Carbuncles |
| Prevention includes good hygiene, avoiding contact with infested persons, and not haring combs, brushes, or clothing. | Pediculosis |
| Prevention includes frequent repositioning of patients who are immobilized and gentle massage of pressure areas to increase circulation. | Decubitus Ulcer |
| Following proper hygiene practices is the best means of preventing this. | Dermatophytoses |
| Prevention includes wearing well-fitting shoes and avoiding any trauma to the feet or hands. | Corns and calluses |
| Transmitted through direct contact, avoiding contact with people that have it. | Warts |
| Connective-tissue disorder characterized by a superficial, localized inflammation of the skin. There is no known prevention. | Discoid Lupus Erythematosus |
| No known prevention, except to prevent complications of the disease. Avoid cold, stress, and trauma. | Scleroderma |
| Adequate diet and sleep, regular exercise, sensible work habits, and a reduction of stress may help prevent the disease. | Seborrheic Dermatitis |
| The best prevention for this acute skin inflammation is avoidance of known allergens or irritants. | Contact Dermatitis |
| Inflammation of the skin, the disease is common among infants. Prevention is avoidance of known irritants. | Atopic Dermatitis |
| There is no specific prevention other than avoiding contact with persons with the visible virus. | Cold Sores and Fever Blisters |
| Acute inflammatory eruption of highly painful vesicles on the trunk and sometimes the face, no specific prevention for shingles. | Herpes Zoster |
| Best prevention is to avoid overexposure to the sun. Sun damage to the skin is cumulative, so sunscreens and protective measures should be used throughout life. | Skin Carcinomas |
| Avoiding overexposure to the sun and ultraviolet rays and seeking prompt treatment for any suspected lesions are the best prevention. Look for warning signs of a suspicious lesion. | Malignant Melanoma |
| Prevention includes frequently changing diapers and keeping the perianal area dry and clean. | Diaper Rash |
| Common childhood skin disease that may be chronic and familial in nature. | Atopic Dermatitis |
| Skin infestation with lice, a parasitic insect. More common in children than in adults. | Pediculosis |
| General term referring to superficial fungal infections of the skin. | Dermatophytosis |
| Localized hyperplasia of the stratum corneum. Will exhibit as a lesion with an indefinite border. | Calluses |
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