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| Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous |
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| 4 layers of the epidermis. |
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| Stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale |
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| Papillary (thin arrangement of collagen fiber) and reticular (interlacing collagen and elastin fibers) |
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| A circumscribed area of change in skin color w/o elevation or depression. |
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| A superficial, solid lesion, <0.5cm in diamter, palpable. |
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| A rounded, pale red papule or plaque that is evanescent (disappears w/i 24-48hrs). Give an ex. |
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| A circumscribed, elevated superficial cavity containing fluid. |
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| A circumscribed, palpable, solid lesion >0.5cm in diameter, often formed by the confluence of papules. Give an ex. |
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| A palpable, solid, round, or ellipsoidal lesion, longer than papule and may be deeper. |
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| A circumscribed, superficial cavity of the skin that contains a purulent exudate. |
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| A collection of cellular debris-thin, delicate, or friable, thick or adherent. Give an ex. |
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| Flakes of stratum corneum. Give an ex. |
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| A sharply defined, red oozing defect of the epidermis. |
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| A skin defect that extends into the dermis or deeper. |
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| Fibrous tissue, replacement of the tissue defect by a previous wound |
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| A depression in the skin, resulting from thinning of the epidermis or dermis. Give an ex. |
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| A cavity containing liquid or solid materials, superficial or deep |
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| A dermatologic test for identifying fungi. |
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| A light that aids in the dx of dermatophyte infections. |
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| Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is oily, more occlusive, good for lichenified skin (eczema). |
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| Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is typ. pt's preference, cosmetically pleasing, stronger than lotions, less potent than ointments. |
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| Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is least potent, used on extensive areas, coooling drying effect. Good for poison ivy. |
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| Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is used to dry exudative lesions by evaporation, bath soaks. |
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| Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is used for cleaning of wounds w/ exudate and helps w/ drainage (ulcers). |
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| Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is a good emollient like ointment w/ cosmetic advantage of creams. Alcohol in the base could burn on open lesions (acne). |
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| Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is easy to apply like lotions, but very expensive. |
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| Describe the classes of topical corticosteroids. |
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| Class I-VII based on potency, Class I is super potent and class VII is mild. |
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| What areas of the skin should you start w/ mild topicals? |
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| Areas of thinner skin (face, eyelids, groin) |
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| Name 4 side effects of topical corticosteroids. |
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| 1) Atrophy 2) Telangiectasia 3) Acneiform eruptions 4) Striae (stretchmarks) |
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