Introduction Flashcards

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Pediatrics VS Adults

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Peds:
- skin is thinner
- blood vessels lie closer to the surface because there is a decreased amount of subcutaneous fat
- lose more heat rapidly
- thinnest of skin allows skin to absorb substances faster (increase risk of skin breakdown)
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2
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What is pruritus?

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Sensation of itching

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3
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What is scaling?

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Dry flaky skin

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4
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What are the common labs and diagnostic tests used?

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  • CBC (to determine infection or inflammatory process)
    -Eosinophils may be elevated in the child with atopic dermatitis.
  • Erythrocyte Sedimentation rate (ESR) (to detect infection or inflammation)
    -send sample to lab immediately, if longer than 3 hrs, false result
  • Potassiym Hydroxide (KOH) prep (to identify fungal infection)
  • Culture of wound or skin drainage
  • Immunoglobulin E (to determine atopic dermatitis)
    -Often elevated in allergic or atopic disease, though this is a nonspecific finding. May be increased if the child takes systemic corticosteroids

-Patch or skin testing (to determine atopic or contact dermatitis or allergies)

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5
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Sunscreen use

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  • Indicated for children older than 6 months of age
  • Apply at least 30 minutes prior to sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours while exposed (every 60 to 80 minutes while in the water)
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