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| Functions of skin: PROTECTION |
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Definition
-Shielding underlying tissues from trauma and pathogens.
-Preventing excess loss of fluids. |
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| Protection, secretion, sensation, synthesis of vit. d blood vessels of skin can serve as a blood reservoir |
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| Functions of skin: TEMP REGULATION |
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Definition
-Altering diameter of surface blood vessels
-Sweating |
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Function of skin: Temp Regulation
DISSIPATE HEAT |
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Definition
-Blood vessels DILATE
-Blood flows close to the body surface heat is lost through the surface |
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Function of skin: Temp Regulation
RETAIN HEAT |
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| Functions of skin: SECRETIONS |
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Definition
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Functions of skin: Secretions
SWEAT |
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Definition
-Promotes loss of body heat through EVAPORATION
-Plays a role in excretion of waste |
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Functions of skin: Secretions
SEBUM |
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Definition
-Coats skin
-Creating oily barrier
-Holds in water |
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| Functions of skin: BLOOD RESERVOIR |
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Definition
-Contains extensive blood vessel network
-Store 10% of total blood volume
-CONSTRICTION shunts blood to vital organs |
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Age related change
Cause of WRINKLING |
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Definition
-Thinning layers and
-Degeneration of ELASTIN fibers |
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-Pigmented spots
-Sun exposed areas
-AKA: Liver Spots |
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-Large
-Purplish brusies
-Resolve very slowly
-Minor trauma |
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-Waxy, raised lesions
-Flesh-colored to dark brown |
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-Distinct flat area
-Color differ from surrounding tissue |
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-Raised
-Soild lesion
-Clearly defined margins
- <1cm |
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-Raised
-Fulled filled cavity
- <1cm |
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-Raised
-Well defined cavity
-Contains pus |
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-Combined papules
-Form raised area
- <1cm |
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-Raised
-Solid lesions
-Hard or Soft
- >1cm |
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-Superfical
-Irregular swelling
-Caused by fluid accumulation
-Allergic response
-Insect bite |
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Definition
-Firm or soft lesion
-Lipoma
-Hemangioma |
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-Thin walled
-Fluid filled chamber
- >1cm |
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-Thick
-Dried exudate remaining after vesicles rupture |
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| -Dry or greasy skin flakes |
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-Distinct linear crack extending into dermis
-Cheilosis
-Tinea Pedis |
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Definition
-Shallow
-Superfical depression |
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-Depression deeper than erosion
-May bleed |
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Definition
| -Abrasion caused by scratching |
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-Flat or raised
-Color darker than surrounding area |
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Definition
| -Fluid filled cavity in dermis or sub Q |
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Definition
| -Fungal infections of skin, hair, nails |
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Definition
| -Detect VIRAL skin infections |
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Definition
-Mineral oil on infected area for 1 min
-With scalp scrap until bleeds
-Send sample to lab
-Place R/O Scabies w O&P
-ova & parasites |
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Definition
-Black light
-Assess for pigmentation changes and
-Superfical skin infections |
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| What is PHOTOTHERAPY used for? |
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Definition
-Psoriasis
-Vitiligo
-Chronic Eczema |
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Term
ATOPIC DERMATITIS/ Eczema
Characterized by: |
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Definition
-Red, oozing, crusty rash, intense puritus
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Term
Atopic Dermatits:
INTERVENTIONS |
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Definition
-68f to 75f with 45%-55% humidity
-Mild detergent, rinse twice
-Open weave fabrics and loose clothing |
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Term
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
SALICYLIC ACID
Classification:
KERATOLYTICS |
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Definition
USE: Acne, psoriasis
S/E: -Excessive dryness
-Irritation
-Scaling
-Edema
-Photosensitivity |
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BACITRACIN
Classification:
TOPICAL-ANTIBACTERIALS |
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Definition
| USE: Skin infections S/E: Contact dermatitis |
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Term
SILVER Sulfa
(Silvadene)
Classification:
TOPICAL-ANTIBACTERIAL |
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Definition
USE: Treat and prevent wound infection with serious burns
S/E: -Rash
-Pruritus
-Burning |
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Term
ACYCLOVIR
(Zovirax)
Classification:
ANTIVIRAL |
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Definition
USE: Herpes
S/E: -Burning
-Stinging
-Pruritis
-N/V |
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NYSTATIN
(Mycostatin)
TERBINAFINE
(Lamisil)
Classification:
TOPICAL ANTIFUNGAL |
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Definition
USE: Fungal infections
S/E: -Irritation
-Erythema
-Burning
-Rash |
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GRISEOFULVIN (Fulvicin) KETOCONAZOLE (Nizoral) Classification:
ORAL-ANTIFUNGAL |
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Definition
USE: Used when fungal infection do not respond to topicals
S/E: G-Headache
-Rash
-Insomnia
-GI distress
K-Hepatotoxicity |
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Term
HYDROCORTISONE
(Cortizone)
TRIAMCINOLONE
(Aristocort)
Classification:
TOPICAL-ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES |
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Definition
USE: Reduces inflammation
S/E: -Itching
-Erythema
-Irritation |
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Term
TRENTINOIN
(Retin-A)
ISOTRETINOIN
(Accutane)
Classification:
VITAMIN-A-DERIVATIVE |
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Definition
USE: ACNE
S/E: -Stinging
-Erythema
-Scaling
N/I: -Avoid excessive sun exposure
-Use 2 forms of B/C |
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Term
ALEFACEPT
(Amevive)
Classification:
BIOLOGICAL AGENT |
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Definition
USE: Psoriasis
Immune Suppressant |
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