Term
|
Definition
epidermis - most superficial - takes 1 mo to move from inner to top layer - 2 layers: outer dead keratinized cells and inner layer where melanin and keratin are formed
dermis - supplies nutrition for epidermis
Subq - adipose tissue |
|
|
Term
| Function of skin in maintaining homeostasis |
|
Definition
| Provides boundaries for body fluids while protecting underlying tissue from harmful substances, microorganisms, radiation. Also modulated body temp and synthesizes vit. D |
|
|
Term
| Alarm symptoms with a derm hx |
|
Definition
1. painful skin
2. confluent erythema
3. erythroderma
4. dusky or grayish-purple skin (necrosis)
5. widespread blistering
6. palpable purpura
7. facial swelling
8. swollen mouth
9. high fever
10. SOB |
|
|
Term
| ABCDE method for melanoma screening |
|
Definition
A - asymmetry - of one side of mole to the other
B - border - irregular; especially notched, ragged or blurred
C - change in color - especially blue or black
D - diameter - greater than or equal to 6mm - esp. if bleeding, itching, or changing
E - evolution - changes in the nevus |
|
|
Term
| What may dermatologic symptoms represent? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Pallor
|
|
Definition
| decreased redness in anemia - occurs in fainting or arterial insufficiency |
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Cyanosis |
|
Definition
| advanced lung disease, congenital heart disease, and hemoglobinopathies |
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Jaundice |
|
Definition
| liver disease or excessive hemolysis of RBC |
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Carotenemia |
|
Definition
| high levels of carotene - look at palms, soles, and face |
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Dryness/oiliness |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Warmth/Coolness |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Rough/Velvetty texture |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Vesicles in unilateral dermatomal pattern |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Local redness of skin |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Alopecia/Silky hair |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Symptoms representing other problems:
Peripheral/Central Cyanosis |
|
Definition
| CHF, venous obstruction/pulmonary edema |
|
|
