Integumentary System

Components: Skin, hair, nails.

Function: Protects and regulates temperature.

Skin Diseases

Chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching and redness.

Autoimmune condition causing rapid skin cell turnover, leading to thick, scaly patches.

Skin condition caused by clogged hair follicles, leading to pimples, blackheads, and cysts.

Chronic skin condition causing redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like breakouts.

Inflammation of the skin, which can be allergic (contact dermatitis) or irritant.

Includes melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, characterized by abnormal skin cell growth.

A condition causing loss of skin pigment, resulting in white patches on the skin.

Skin discoloration characterized by dark, symmetrical patches, often on the face.

Conditions like ringworm, athlete’s foot, and candidiasis affecting the skin.

Raised, itchy welts on the skin, often due to allergic reactions.

Viral infection causing cold sores or genital lesions.

An autoimmune condition that can cause a distinctive rash, especially on the face.

Raised scars that develop at the site of an injury or incision due to overproduction of collagen.

Fungal infection of the nails, causing discoloration and thickening.

Condition where the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain and inflammation.

Infection of the skin around the nails, often leading to redness, swelling, and pus formation.

Autoimmune disorder causing hair loss in patches.

Scaly, itchy scalp condition that can lead to flaking.