Introduction Flashcards
categories of skin problems (5)
rash
skin lesions
itch
leg ulcers
hair/nail problems
causes - may be multiple (9)
V – Vascular
I – Infectious/inflammatory
N – Neoplastic
D – Drugs/toxins
I – Intervention/iatrogenic
C – Congenital/developmental
A – Autoimmune
T – Trauma
E – Endocrine/metabolic
other causes (4)
Occupational
Environmental
Systemic disease
Psychological
skin disease (6)
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
significance of skin disease (3)
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)
common skin conditions (5)
Eczema / Dermatitis
Infections – viral, fungal, bacterial
Acne
Skin tumours
Psoriasis