Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Butterfly Rash
A
Malar rash (jaw, cheek-bone) on face
Indicative of Lupus, pellagra, dermatomyositis and Bloom syndrome
2
Q
Christmas Tree Rash
A
Pityriasis Rosea
Many smaller spots across the torso arms and legs.
Smaller patches are usually oval shaped and often form a pattern on the back that looks like a Christmas tree
3
Q
Pressure ulcer staging
A
1: unblanchable erythema on intact skin
2: partial thickness loss extending into epidermis and dermis
3: full thickness skin loss
4: extensive tissue damage extending into tendon, muscle and bone