Dry skin conditions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the layers of the skin?
A
Epidermis (outer)
Dermis
Hypdermis (subcutaneous fatty tissue)
2
Q
What questions should be asked when presented with a dry skin condition?
A
Patient age
Distribution of rash - spreading, localised, what body area?
Recent or prolonged?
Occupation/contact - exposure to certain conditions?
Recent travel history - tropical disease? sun exposure?
Family and household history - could it have been contracted?
Aggravating factors
Medication use
