Exam 4 (skin and poisoning, etc) 25% of final Flashcards
pruritis
itching
erythema
reddened area caused by increased amounts of oxygenated blood in the dermal vasculature
ecchymoses (bruises)
localized red or purple discolorations caused by extravasation of blood into dermis and subcutaneous tissues
petechiae
pinpoint tiny and sharp circumscribed spots in the superficial layers of the epidermis
papule
palpable solid elevated less than 1cm lesion (wart/mole)
macule
nonpalpable flat and circumscribed lesion less than 1cm (freckle)
nodule
elevated solid lesion may extend into dermis, greater than 1 cm (fibroma)
wheal
localized area of edema, elevated and firm/itchy (mosquito bite)
vesicle
elevation of skin filled with clear fluid, less than 1cm (blister, herpes simplex)
pustule
elevation of skin filled with pus (acnes, impetigo)
ulcer
loss of skin layer, irregular shape, may bleed (pressure sore, chancre)
atrophy
thinning of the skin (from steroid use, aging)
types of wound healing
primary, secondary, tertiary
primary wound healing
all layers of wound are well approximated; heals with minimal scarring; ex is surgical incision; suture clean wound when even margins
secondary wound healing
when edges cannot be well approximated; healing occurs after likely debridement; heals from edges/bottom inward and upward
tertiary wound healing
suturing is delayed after injury or wound later breaks down and is sutured or re-sutured when granulation is present; increased risk for infection or abscess formation; can be due to a wound-vac
signs of wound infection
increased erythema (beyond wound margin), edema, purulent exudate, odor, pain at site or beyond, increased temp (at site and generalized)
bacterial infections of the skin
impetigo contagiosa, pyoderma, cellulitis, folliculitis and furuncle and carbuncle, staphylococcus aureus and MRSA
impetigo contagiosa
staph or strep infection; begins as reddish macule and becomes vesicular; ruptures easily leaving moist superficial erosion; spreads peripherally in sharp marginated irregular outlines; exudate dries to form heavy honey-colored crusts; pruritis common; loosen scales with burows solution; usually heals without scarring unless secondary infection; highly contagious
pyoderma
deeper extension of infection into the dermis; caused by MRSA/Strep/Staph; most common in ages 2-5; can lead to sepsis if untreated
cellulitis
inflammation of skin and subcutaneous tissues; characterized by redness, swelling, firm infiltration; can form abscesses
folliculitis, furuncle, carbuncle
folliculitis- pimple; furuncle- boil, carbuncle- multiple obils
staphylococcus aureus and MRSA
bacterial infection that require certain antibx to treat (often more painful than expected for lesion); can do gentile bleach bath for sterile skin
viral infections
verruca, verruca plantaris, herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, molluscum contagiosum
verruca
warts; well circumscribed gray or brown, elevated, firm papules; local destructive therapy to remove like liquid nitrogen; common in children and tend to disappear spontaneously
verruca plantaris
plantar warts; flattened due to constant pressure; removed via caustic chemical solution or surgical removal
herpes simplex virus
grouped burning and itching vesicles in inflammatory base usually near mucosa and skin like nose lips genitalia and buttocks; vesicles dry forming crust then exfoliate and then spontaneously heal after 8-10 days; avoid secondary infection and may require antiviral like acyclovir and valtrex; type 1 can be prevented using sunscreens and protecting against UV rays
varicella zoster virus
aka herpes zoster/shingles; same virus that causes chicken pox; preceded by neuralgic pain and itching followed by vesicular pain following dermatone; contagious to anyone who has not had chickenpox or not immune against chicken pox or immunocompromised; treat with pain meds, antivirals, and shingles vaccine for >50yrs
dermatone
area of sensory nerves near the skin that are supplied by specific spinal nerve root
type 1 vs type 2 herpes simplex virus
type 1: cold sores, fevers, blisters; type 2: genital
molluscum contagiosum
pox virus; occurs in trunk, face, extrem.; common in school aged contact and spread skin to skin; well children resolve spontaneously within 18 mo; chemical treatment
molluscum
flesh colored papules with central caseous plug
fungal skin infections
tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea pedis (athletes foot), tinea unguium (nails); candidiasis
tinea
aka ring worm; all are itchy; transmit person to person; good hygiene is important
candidiasis
oral thrush in neonates (treat with nystatin); antifungal required based on location
miscellaneous infection of the skin
urticaria, intertrigo, psoriasis, alopecia, erythema multiforme
urticaria
aka hives; usually allergic response to drugs or infection
intertrigo
mechanical trauma/friction due to excessive heat, moisture, and sweat retention
psoriasis
cause is unknown; hereditary predisposition; may be triggered by stress