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What is a primary role of the normal flora that colonize the skin?
What is a primary role of the normal flora that colonize the skin?
What type of skin lesion is characterized by elevated, fluid-filled blisters?
What type of skin lesion is characterized by elevated, fluid-filled blisters?
Which factor is primarily involved in the development of skin cancers associated with UV exposure?
Which factor is primarily involved in the development of skin cancers associated with UV exposure?
What underlying pathophysiologic cause is primarily associated with keloid formation?
What underlying pathophysiologic cause is primarily associated with keloid formation?
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Which condition is characterized by an abnormal focal increase in melanin production?
Which condition is characterized by an abnormal focal increase in melanin production?
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Which type of nevus is characterized by deep dermal and sometimes subcutaneous growth around neurovascular bundles?
Which type of nevus is characterized by deep dermal and sometimes subcutaneous growth around neurovascular bundles?
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What clinical feature is often associated with a blue nevus that differentiates it from melanoma?
What clinical feature is often associated with a blue nevus that differentiates it from melanoma?
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Which nevus type is commonly found in children and can be confused clinically with hemangioma?
Which nevus type is commonly found in children and can be confused clinically with hemangioma?
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Which nevus is associated with lymphocytic infiltration as a sign of an immune response?
Which nevus is associated with lymphocytic infiltration as a sign of an immune response?
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Which characteristic is common to dysplastic nevi that suggests a potential marker for melanoma?
Which characteristic is common to dysplastic nevi that suggests a potential marker for melanoma?
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Study Notes
Skin Structure and Function
- The skin protects against pathogen invasion through its anatomic and immunologic features.
- Normal flora on the skin play a crucial role in maintaining the skin barrier against infections.
- Common skin abnormalities include various lesions categorized as macules, papules, nodules, and more.
Pathophysiological Changes
- Changes in skin color, texture, and sensitivity can indicate underlying pathophysiologic processes.
- Factors affecting skin conditions include inflammation, infection (viral, bacterial, fungal), and physical injuries.
Disorders of Pigmentation
- Freckles result from abnormal pigment production and increased melanin transfer to keratinocytes.
- A benign hyperplasia of melanocytes is termed lentigo.
Melanocytic Nevi
- Caused by activating mutations in the RAS signaling pathway leading to moles.
- Dysplastic nevi may indicate a risk for melanoma and originate from mutations in NRAS, BRAF, and increased CDK4 activity.
Melanoma
- UV exposure leads to mutations responsible for melanoma development.
- Driver mutations often affect cell cycle regulation, leading to uncontrolled growth signaling.
- Activation of the TERT gene upregulates telomerase, contributing to cellular immortality.
Benign Epithelial Tumors
- Seborrheic keratosis is linked to mutations in the FGFR3 gene, promoting tumor growth.
- Acanthosis nigricans signals disorders such as Type II diabetes and is associated with growth factor receptor signaling abnormalities.
Premalignant and Malignant Tumors
- Actinic keratosis arises from sun-induced skin damage.
- Squamous cell carcinoma results from DNA damage in p53 due to UV light exposure, leading to errors in DNA repair.
- Basal cell carcinoma is aggressive and driven by mutations in the Hedgehog signaling pathway, often associated with UV exposure.
Acute Inflammatory Dermatoses
- Urticaria can occur through IgE-dependent or -independent mast cell activation.
- Acute eczematous dermatitis includes multiple etiologies, primarily T cell-mediated inflammatory responses.
- Erythema multiforme is a hypersensitivity reaction marked by keratinocyte injury.
Chronic Inflammatory Dermatoses
- Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition with T cell accumulation in the epidermis.
- Seborrheic dermatitis may stem from increased sebum production or certain fungal infections.
- Lichen planus often resolves spontaneously and may reflect altered androgen expression.
Blistering Diseases
- Pemphigus is characterized by autoimmune responses against desmogleins, leading to blisters.
- Bullous pemphigoid involves antibodies against BPAG, disrupting hemidesmosomes and causing blistering.
Disorders of Epidermal Appendages
- Acne vulgaris results from follicular keratinization, sebaceous gland hypertrophy due to androgens, and inflammation from Propionibacterium acnes.
- Rosacea relates to elevated levels of antimicrobial peptides like cathelicidin, affecting skin immunity.
Infections
- Warts are caused by human papillomaviruses (HPVs), with some strains linked to high cancer risk by inhibiting p53 function.
- Impetigo is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, producing toxins that degrade desmoglein, leading to skin lesions.
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Explore the intricate relationship between structure, function, and disorders of the integumentary system through this quiz. Delve into the pathophysiologic processes affecting skin color, texture, and sensitivity, and understand the skin's protective roles against external invasions. Ideal for students in Pathophysiologic Processes I.
