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| perception, wound repair, excretion, prevention of loss of H2O & electrolytes, emotions |
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| circular, begins in center and rotates outward (ringworm) |
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| individual lesions that are separated |
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| twisted, coiled or spiral appearance |
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| scratch, streak or stripe appearance |
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| cluster of lesions (contact dermatitis) |
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| bully-eye look, resembles the iris of the eye (Lyme disease initial lesion) |
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linear arrangement along a unilateral nerve branch (Herpes zoster - shingles)
Lineal |
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| annular lesions growing together (psoriasis |
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| Characteristics of Lesions |
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color/pigmentation
shape/border
surface or elevation
size
number/grouping
location/distribution,
configuration
drainage |
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| the skin was otherwise unaltered prior to the lesion occurring |
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| the result from a change in a primary lesion |
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| Function of Skin - Perception |
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| Skin is a vast sensory surface holding the neurosensory end-organs for touch, pain, temperature, and pressure. |
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| Function of Skin - Communication |
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| Emotions are expressed in the sign language of the face and in the body posture. (blushing) |
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| profuse perspiration, occurs in heavy activity or fever. |
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| When a lesion develops previously unaltered skin. |
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| When a lesion changes over time or changes because of a factor such as scratching or infection. |
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