Presentation: skin cancer and varicose ulcer

Question 1

layers of skin

Answer 1

epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous

Question 2

function of the skin

Answer 2

protection, prevents penetration, perception, temperature regulation, identification, communication, wound repair, absorption and excretion, production of vitamin D

Question 3

where does skin cancer begin?

Answer 3

in the epidermis

Question 4

three kinds of cells in the epidermis

Answer 4

squamous cells, basal cells and melanocytes

Question 5

three most common types of skin cancer

Answer 5

basal and squamous cell carcinomas, melanoma

Question 6

causes of skin cancer

Answer 6

overexposure to UV rays

Question 7

ABCDE rule

Answer 7

Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Colour variation
Diameter
Elevation and enlargement

Question 8

what are varicose ulcers?

Answer 8

varicose ulcers are open, painful sores that typically form on the inside of the lower legs caused by inefficient return of blood to the heart from the leg veins.

Question 9

diagnostics of varicose ulcer

Answer 9

physical examination, ankle-brachial test, the doppler study, CT scan

Question 10

different methods of treatment of varicose ulcers

Answer 10

debridement (removal of debris from the area of the ulcer), compression therapy, pressotherapy (pumping system that consists of air chambers that inflate and deflate)