Peds Final - Skin Flashcards
diaper dermatitis
caused by:
-contact or irritant
-candida albicans (thrush)
-bacterial: MRSA, strep
diaper dermatitis nursing considerations
-open to air and allow to dry
-avoid irritant
-change wet diapers immediately
-occlusive ointments (zinc oxide or petroleum)
-wash off feces w/ water & mild soap
candida albicans skin infection
-beefy red, extends into creases, satellite lesions
-precipitated by antibiotic use, immunosuppression or exposure to yeast
-treat w/ anti fungal (nystatin cream)
seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap)
-chronic, recurrent, inflammation scaling disorder of the scalp & face
-most common inn early infancy
-lesions are thick, adherent, yellowish, scaly, oily, patches (possibly pruritic aka itchy)
seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) nursinng interventions
-may be prevented w/ adequate scalp hygiene
-remove lesions by shampooing daily (anti seborrheic shampoo that sits until soft)
-soft brush
eczema
pruritic inflammation of the skin associated with allergy and a hereditary tendency
dry & feels like sand paper
therapeutic mgt of eczema
-relieve pruritus (colloid baths, oral antihistamines)
- hydrate the skin, lubricate after bathing
-reduce inflammation, topical steroids
-prevent or control secondary infection
how often should eczema kids take baths
not daily, pat dry after and apply lotion after
contact dermatitis
-response to an antigenic substance exposure
-allergy to nickel or cobalt in clothing, hardware or dyes
-exposure to highly allergenic plants
contact dermatitis complications
-secondary bacterial skin infection
-lichenification or hyperpigmentation
poison ivy
redness, swelling & itching at site of contact; advances to streaked or spotty blisters
poison ivy mgt
-flush area immediately after contact w/ cold, running water
-wash clothing and the pets
do not scratch, will not spread the rash but can cause secondary infection
impetigo
highly contagious superficial infection of the skin due to strep -> macular rash that progresses to a papular, vasicular rash that oozes and forms a moist, honey colored crust
face, arm pits & extremities
impetigo treatment
keep it covered and abx
-soak
-topical ointment (remove scabs then apply)
-no school for 24 hours
-wash hands
-no sharing towels or linens
-cut nails short & cover hands at night
cellulitis
deep, locally diffuse infection of skin with system manifestations caused by strep or H. influenza
cellulitis clinical findings
fever, swelling, heat, and tenderness of involved skin
cellulitis treatment
-if around face or joint will treat more aggressively w/ IV abx
-if in tissue, will try to express it and then put on bactrum
cellulitis therapeutic mgt
-oral abx
-rest & immobilization
-warm, moist compresses
-hospitalization if face or joint is involved
herpes
viral infection of the skin & mucous membranes characterized by clusters of vesicles filled w/ clear fluid
herpes clinical findings
burning, itching, vesicles on inflammatory base which dries forming a crust followed by exfoliation & spontaneous healing in 8-10 day
herpes treatment
topical, warm compresses (burow solution)
verruca (warts)
epidermal, benign tumors caused by HPV