2008-4-Inflammatory+Disorders

=Inflammatory Disorders= //Sara Cofer,Thomas Gray, Courtney Jarrett//

Definition- the disorders are involves blood vessels that are called urticaria.

type 1- Scleroderma-it is a rare disorder affecting the vessels and connective tissue of skin and other tissues, the skin hardening

symptoms- Symptoms include associated conditions, brain, mouth, eyes, fatigue, gastrointesinal, heart, kidney, liver, lung, photos of symptoms, pregnancy, Raynaud's, similar skin diseases, Sjagren's syndrome, skeletal bones, muscles and joints. Also included are skin and hair.

treatment- There is no proven treatment.

prevention- Preventions include keeping warm, developing physical therapy program, wearing protective joint equipment, protecting hands and feet, moisturizing the skin, avoid using strong detergents, cleansers, and solvents. Don't smoke, reduce stress, and get enough sleep.

type 2- Psoriasis- chronic, inflammalory skin disorder (scaly plaques)

symptoms- They are raised, red patches of skin topped with loose, silvery scales, usually on the knees or elbows.

treatment- There is usually many different treatments to psoriasis.

prevention- There is no way to prevent psoriasis.

type 3- Eczema- inflammatory skin condition associated with a variety of diseases and characterized by erythema popules, vesicles, and crusts.

symptoms- They are patches of chronically dry, itchy, and thickened skin, usually in the hands, neck, face and legs. Skin lesions, patches of redness, scaling, and in dark-skinned people, changes in color. Usually affected in kids and adults. It's not life threatening.

treatment- There are different treatments such as creams, ointments, or pills.

prevention- A better understanding of eczema will help us find a prevention.

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