Integumentary Flashcards
cause of diaper rash
friction, prolonged exposure to moisture/feces/ammonia, poorly washed/rinsed diapers, occlusive plastic pants, poor hygiene, overzealous cleaning
tx diaper rash
frequent diaper changes, proper cleaning & drying of diaper area, bland protective agent, no diaper, topical antimicrobial agents
small flat circumscribed lesion w/different color from skin
macule
small firm elevated lesion
papul
palpable elevated lesion varying in size
nodule
elevated erythematous lesion w/pus
pustule
elevated thin-walled lesion w/clear fluid
vesicle
large slightly elevated lesion w/flat surface topped by scale
plaque
dry rough surface or dried exudate/blood
crust
thick, dry rough surface of skin
lichenification
raised irregular and increasing mass of collagen from excessive scar formation
keloid
small deep linear crack or tear in skin
fissure
cavity with loss of tissue from epidermis and dermis often weeping or bleeding
ulcer
shallow moist cavity in epidermis
erosion
mass of sebum, keratin, and debris blocking the opening of hair follicle
comedo
cause of seborrheic dermatitis
idiopathic, heredity, pityrosporum
tx: seborrheic dermatitis
low-strength cortisone cream, hydrocortisone cream, nonprescription shampoos with tar/zinc pyrithione/selenium sulfide/sulfur/alicylic acid
tx: cradle cap
gentle massage scalp, shampoo daily with mild soap, brush hair with soft brush, apply mineral oil and cover with warm cloth, prescription lotion or cream
acute inflammation response of skin triggered by exogenous chemical/substance
contact dermatitis
cause of contact dermatitis
plants (poison ivy, oak, sumac), dyes, latex, furs, preservatives, drugs, detergents, chemicals, metals, radiation
hos is contact dermatitis diagnosed
clinical picture, pt history, prior outbreaks, patch test
tx: contact dermatitis
thoroughly clean site and apply corticosteroid cream, steroids
aka: atopic dermatitis
ezcema
chronic inflammation of skin
atopic dermatitis
cause of ezcema
idiopathic
how is atopic dermatitis diagnosed
skin exam, pt and family history
tx: atopic dermatitis
moisturizer, sunlight therapy, vitamin D, calcipotriene, topical creams or oinements w/cortisone derivative, antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, some NSAIDs, injectible that blocks interleukin 4
aka: urticaria
hives
cause: urticaria
acute hypersensitivity (allergies), infection, inhalants, sunlight, temperature extremes, unknown
tx: urticaria
remove antigenic factor, antihistamines, epinephrine, prednisone, methylprednisolone, corticosteroid creams
chronic skin condition with thick flaky red patches with white silvery scales
psoriasis