PHAM EXAM 10 Flashcards
3 layers of skin
epidermis
dermis
subQ
outermost layer; 5% thickness
five layers
epidermis
outermost strongest layer of epidermis
large amt of keratin
forms barrier that repels bacteria and foreign matter
thickest in high-stress areas–soles an palms
stratum corneum
deepest layer of epidermis
supplies new cells to epidermis
stratum basale
middle layers of epidermis
stratum spinosum, granulosum, lucidum
secretes the dark pigment melanin
helps protect the skin from UV rays
melanocytes
second layer; 95% thickness
foundation for hair and nails
nerve endings, oil glands, sweat glands, blood vessels here
dermis
third layer; composed of adipose tissue
cushions, insulates, provides source of energy
is not considered when measuring skin layers
SUBQ
Supplied by stratum basale
Deepest epidermal layer
Old cells damaged or lost by normal wear
skin cells
Takes ? weeks for new cell to reach skin surface
3
Pigment determined by amount of
melanin
Protects skin from ultraviolet in sunlight
melanin
Causes of Skin Disorders
Infectious
Inflammatory
Neoplastic
examples of infectious skin disorders
bacterial
fungal
parasitic
viral
bacterial infections
boils
impetigo
infected hair follicles
fungal infections
ringworm
athletes foot
jock itch
nail infection
parasitic infections
ticks
mites
lice
viral infections
cold sores fever blisters chicken pox warts shingles measles german measles
injury & exposure to the sun
combo of overactive glands, increased hormone production, and/or infection such as acne and rosacea
inflammatory
inflammatory skin disorders
disorders with:
itching, cracking, and discomfort such as:
atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, stasis dermatitis, and psoriasis
neoplastic skin disorders
skin cancers: squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma
benign neoplasms include
keratosis & keratocanthoma
May be reflective of disease processes occurring elsewhere in the body
dermatologic sx and symptoms
dermatologic sx and symptoms include:
abnormalities in skin color, sizes, character of surface lesions, skin and moisture
hormones influence glandular activity, calcium homeostasis, and skin health
endocrine system
the skin and muscles are important for proper body movement and expression
muscular system
helps fight diseases and infections of the skin
lymphatic system
proper nutrition is important for healthy skin
digestine system
emotions affect skin coloration.
the skin is a sensory organ
nervous sytem
the blood carries oxygen and carbon dioxide, factors that influence skin health and coloration
cardiovascular system
the lungs provide oxygen to all cells in the body
respiratory system
the bones are a strong storage site for calcium, an important mineral connected with Vit. D function
skeletal system
the skin covers external genitalia
sex hormones influence skin health
reproductive system
Bacterial infections occur when there is
a break in the skin’s defenses
Two most common: bacterial skin infections
staph and streptococcus
Many bacterial skin infections are mild and self-limiting and can be treated with?
topical antibiotics
Serious skin infections are deep or systemic require what kind of tx?
oral or parental antibiotics
Occur in warm, moist areas of skin
fungal skin infections
tinea pedis
athletes foot
tinea cruris
jock itch
tinea capitits
ring worm of scalp
tinea ungium
nails
all of the tines are treated with?
topical antifungals
Fungal infections of skin and mucous membranes of immunocompromised patients are serious and are treated with?
oral or parenteral antifungal
childhood viral skin infections
varicella (chickenpox)
rubeola (measles)
rubella (german measles)
adult viral infections
herpes zoster (shingles) herpes simplex (cold sores and genital lesions)
pharmacotherapy for viral infections
topical or oral antiviral therapy with acyclovir (Zovirax)
what causes scabies?
mites (sarcoptes scabiei)
what do scabies do?
the female burrows into skin & lays eggs
scabies cause intense _____.
itching
common areas for scabies
fingers, extremities, trunk, axillary and gluteal folds, pubic area
scabies is spread by?
contact with upholstery and linens
Infest areas with hair
Transmitted by infected clothing or personal contact
lice (pediculus)
lice Lay eggs and leave debris called ____.
nits
kill mites
scabicides
kill lice
pediculicides
tx of choice for lice and scabies is ?
permethrin (Nix)
mechanism of action for Nix
Kills head and crab lice and mites and eradicate their ova
what type of drug is Nix
cream or lotion
1% lotion of Nix is approved for
lice
5% lotion of Nix is approved for?
mites
sx of Nix
few systemic effects
Local reactions include pruritus, rash, transient tingling, burning, stinging, erythema, and edema
Common problem among general public
Associated with light-skinned complexion and lack of sun protection
sunburn
Dangers of skin exposure
eye injury
cataracts
skin cancer
Affect only the outer layers of the epidermis
minor, first-degree burns