Contra Indictions Flashcards
Similar to a boil , deeper seated , develops under the skin , in a cluster , bacterial. In sebaceous gland , hair follicle , anywhere
Carbuncle
highly contagious red itchy blisters that burst. Can be in mouth , nose , ears. Prevent treatment
Impetigo
Coldsore.viral. Red itchy area of skin , tiny blisters that pop and forms scabs. On Mouth area. No facial treatments.
Herpes simplex
Painful infection forms around hair follicle. Contains pus. Starts as a red lump and turns into a carbuncle. Prevent treatment
Furuncle
Fungal-red scaly circular patches that spreads outwards and then heal from the centre leaving a ring. On face , body , arms, Legs. Prevent , highly contagious
Tineacaporus (ringworm)
Infestation. Grey lines within epidermis on a wrinkle or skinfold. Severe itching. Mites under skin. Between fingers, wrists, breast and groin areas.
Scabies (itchmites)
Bacterial. Inflamed eye , becomes red sore and pus weeps from area. Both or one eye. Prevent
Conjunctivitis(pink eye)
not infectious. Associated with hormonal imbalance, digestive conditions. Sufferers usually 35+. Red inflamed skin with papules and possible pustules. Continue treatment but be cautious.
Rosacia
Not infectious. Secondary infection. Sever skin condition, red slightly raised patchers. Overlapping silvery scales. Bleeding will occur if scratched.
Psoriasis
not infectious. Skin condition. Inflammation of red skin, dry, blisters leaking fluid. Skin may crack. Neck, elbows, behind the knee. Restrict treatment.
Eczema
Face , nose, cheeks, chin. Can be infectious if full of pus. Pores or follicles become blocked with sebum and dead skin cells, bacteria forms and leads to inflamation
Acne vulgarus
Associated with pregnancy and contraceptive pill. Patches of light brown pigment that darkens when exposed to uv light. Facial cheeks, eye area, nipple and abdomen
Chloasma
Associated with destruction of melanocytes. Areas of skin which lack pigmentation. Around joints but can occur anywhere. Can carry out treatment.
Vitiligo
Not infectious. Birthmark pink/purple in colour not raised above skin surface . On face and neck. Continue treatment.
Portwine stain (birthmark)
Darker skin, show more in the sun, not infectious. Continue treatment
Ephelides (freckles)
