Skin Flashcards

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Most common site for rodent ulcer

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Rodent ulcers are a type of skin cancer. Also known as basal cell carcinoma, rodent ulcers occur in the lower most layer of your skin. They usually develop in skin areas exposed to the sun. Rodent ulcers are a very slow growing cancer that usually does not spread to other parts of your body.

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Malignant melanoma

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is a neoplasm of melanocytes or a neoplasm of the cells that develop from melanocytes. Although it was once considered uncommon, the annual incidence has increased dramatically over the past few decades

The “ABCDE” rule is helpful in remembering the warning signs of melanoma:
Asymmetry. The shape of one-half of the mole does not match the other.

Border. The edges are ragged, notched, uneven, or blurred.

Color. Shades of black, brown, and tan may be present. Areas of white, gray, red, or blue may also be seen.

Diameter. The diameter is usually larger than 6 millimeters (mm) or has grown in size. This is about 1/4 inch in diameter, about the size of a pencil eraser. Melanoma may be smaller when it is first detected.

Evolving. The mole has been changing in size, shape, color, or appearance, or it is growing in an area of previously normal skin. Also, when melanoma develops in an existing mole, the texture of the mole may change and become hard or lumpy. The skin lesion may feel different and may itch, ooze, or bleed, but a melanoma skin lesion usually does not cause pain.

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Common sites of eczema in infant and child

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In infants, eczema commonly affects the face, scalp, arms and legs.
In older children, eczema may involve only the insides of the elbows and backs of the knees. Some children with severe eczema may have involvement of their entire body

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Rosacea

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is a common skin condition that causes blushing or flushing and visible blood vessels in your face. It may also produce small, pus-filled bumps. These signs and symptoms may flare up for weeks to months and then go away for a while

Persistent redness–that looks like a sunburn or a stubborn rash. Visible blood vessels in the skin. Thickened skin. Persistent round red bumps on the face

Causes of rosacea
exposure to sunlight.
stress.
strenuous exercise.
hot or cold weather.
hot drinks.
alcohol and caffeine.
certain foods, such as spicy foods
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Rosacea ttt

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Topical drugs that reduce flushing.
For mild to moderate rosacea, your doctor may prescribe a cream or gel that you apply to the affected skin. Brimonidine (Mirvaso) and oxymetazoline (Rhofade) reduce flushing by constricting blood vessels. You may see results within 12 hours after use.

Metronidazole is an antibiotic drug that reduces inflammation. It is very commonly used in the treatment of rosacea. Metronidazole products are applied to the affected areas of skin once or twice a day in the form of a cream, lotion or gel

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atopic dermatitis def? ttt?

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Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is the most common form of eczema, a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry and cracked. Atopic eczema is more common in children, often developing before their first birthday. But it may also develop for the first time in adults.
Symptoms: Itch; Xeroderma

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Treatment
Avoid scratching the rash or skin.
Relieve the itch by using a moisturizer or topical steroids. …
Keep your fingernails cut short. …
Lubricate or moisturize the skin two to three times a day using ointments such as petroleum jelly. …
Avoid anything that worsens symptoms, including.

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