While preparing for the day in the integument clinic, the nurse notices that a number of the patients being seen that day have conditions with a genetic component
Which skin conditions have a genetic or inherited component? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Atopic dermatitis
2. Seborrheic dermatitis
3. Epidermolysis bullosa
4. Molluscum contagiosum
5. Psoriasis
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin disorder. Allergies have an inherited component.
Rationale 2: Seborrheic dermatitis is thought to be an overgrowth of yeast and is influenced by hormones. It is not inherited.
Rationale 3: Epidermolysis bullosa is inherited either as autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive depending on type.
Rationale 4: Mulluscum is caused by a poxvirus and is transmitted person to person.
Rationale 5: Psoriasis is usually seen in patients with a family history. A multifactorial inheritance is suspected.
Global Rationale:
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