Introduction Flashcards

1
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categories of skin problems (5)

A

rash

skin lesions

itch

leg ulcers

hair/nail problems

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2
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causes - may be multiple (9)

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V – Vascular​
I – Infectious/inflammatory​
N – Neoplastic​
D – Drugs/toxins​
I – Intervention/iatrogenic​
C – Congenital/developmental​
A – Autoimmune​
T – Trauma​
E – Endocrine/metabolic​

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3
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other causes (4)

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Occupational​
Environmental​
Systemic disease​
Psychological​

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4
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skin disease (6)

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Itch – common​
Pain – sometimes​
Disfigurement – e.g. birth marks, acne scarring​
Loss of work ​
Death – uncommon​
Unhappiness – frustration, embarrassment, anger, etc.; quality of life impaired​

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5
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significance of skin disease (3)

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2000 diff skin conditions

Many are long term - significant morbidity, need high levels of self-care

Skin cancer incidence and dermatology referrals rising - high demands on secondary care and long waiting times (RCGP)​

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6
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common skin conditions (5)

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Eczema / Dermatitis​
Infections – viral, fungal, bacterial​
Acne​
Skin tumours​
Psoriasis

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