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Describe Psoriasis

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Non-infectious inflammatory disorder.

Do not get from someone else.

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S & S of Psoriasis?

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Thick, flaky, scaling areas that are dry, cracked and encrusted. Seen on elbows, knees, back, etc.

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Treatment and Prevention of Psoriasis?

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T = UV light and cortical creams
P = No cure; keep skin moist so it doesn't break open.
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What is Urticaria (Hives)?

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Red, raised bumps that can turn into boils. Normally an allergic reaction (may be shellfish or a food additive).

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S & S of Urticaria (Hives)?

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Patient will break out head to toe with itchy red raised bumps. May be caused by heat, cold, water, sunlight.

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Treatment of Urticaria (Hives)?

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T = antihistamine, cortisone cream, epinephrine for anaphylactic response.

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What is Acne Vulgaris?

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Inflammation of sebaceous gland and hair follicle; characterized by comedones, papules, and pustules.

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S & S of Acne Vulgaris?

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Open or closed comedone, rupture of the acne plug, inflammation, and acne pustules; scars if chronic irritation continues

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Treatment for Acne Vulgaris?

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Topical medication - benzoyl peroxide - reduces bacteria

You want to reduce scarring so treat asap.

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What is Rosacea?

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Red appearance on forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin.
Caused by alcohol, stress
Not fungal

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Pre-Rosacea?

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Just red appearance. Blushing or flushing

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Vesicular Rosacea?

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Vessels become more prominent.

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Inflammatory stage of Rosacea?

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Where you see more pustules.

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Treatment and Prevention?

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T = reduce inflammation through topical steroid creams
sometimes oral medication
P = reduce outbreaks and avoid anything that causes it.

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Describe Keratosis Pilaris?

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overproduction of carotene.

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S & S of Keratosis Pilaris?

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mostly flesh colored, but sometimes red, bumps in predictable places.
back of arms, the buttocks, sometimes face and thigh
*normally 10yo or older

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Treatment and Prevention of Keratosis Pilaris?

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Reduce inflammation with lotions, creams, ointments, topical steroids
stop overproduction of carotene.

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Describe Alopecia Areata?

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Absence or loss of hair

Scaring and Non-scaring

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Difference between scarring and non-scarring alopecia?

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with scarring - lose hair follicle and have permanent hair loss
Non-scarring - may have hair loss but hair follicle may still be viable and hope to regain hair.

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Treatment and Prevention of Alopecia?

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Scarring: no treatment

Non-scarring: Minoxidil or redistribution of hair follicles

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What is Folliculitis//Carbuncles?

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Folliculitis - infected hair follicle caused by staph bacteria.

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S & S of Folliculitis?

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Pain in area
tender
swollen

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Treatment of

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Good Hygeine and reduce inflammation with compress
topical antibiotic
*sometimes incision to drain

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What is a Furuncle?

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Abcess of entire hair follicle and treated by drainage.

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What is a carbuncle?

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Multiple furuncles in hair follicles with multiple drainage sinuses

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What is pediculosis?

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Infestation of lice on body, scalp, and pubic area

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S&S of pediculosis?

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Nits on hair

Lice on clothing or skin

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Treatment of pediculosis?

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Permethrin rinse on scalp

Wash everything with soap and water

29
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What is Dermatophytosis (on skin)?

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Fungal infections living on skin

30
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What is tinea capitis?

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Fungal infection of head. -contagious itching of scalp

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What is Tinea Corporis?

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Fungal infection of body. ringworm - lesions ringed and scaled with small vesicles

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What is tiena unguium?

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Fungal of nail. tip of nail appears lusterless and brittle

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What is tinea pedis?

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Fungal infection of foot. Athletes foot- constant itching, burning, stinging,

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What is tinea cruris?

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Fungal infection of groin (crotch). - red, raised, itching lesions.

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Treatment for fungal infections?

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Anti-fungal medication (topical or oral).

Loose clothing.

36
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What is Candidiasis?

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involves mucus membranes
Oral candidiasis - thrush
genital - vaginal thick white discharge, burning, redness

Can be sexually transmitted

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What is Scabies?

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Skin infection from mites that burrows in skin and poops.

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S&S of Scabies?

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Itchy, red, lines in fingers, wrists, elbows, waist, nipples, buttocks, and genitalia.

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Treatment of Scabies?

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Application of permethrin.

40
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What is Impetigo?

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Bacterial infection cause by staph infection.

-Normally around nose.

41
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S&S of impetigo?

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Gold colored crust

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Treatment for Impetigo?

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Antibiotic - topical or oral

43
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Warts are caused by _______?

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a virus

44
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What is Vitiligo?

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destroyed melanin resulting in depigmentation or white patches on skin.

45
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S&S of Vitiligo?

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White patches on skin.

can cover with makeup or corticosteroids

46
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What is Scleroderma?

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degenerative and fibrous changes in skin, blood vessels, skeletal muscles and internal organs

47
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S&S of Scleroderma?

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Discoloration of fingers and toes after change in temperature.
Pain, stiffness and swelling of fingers and joints.

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Treatment of Scleroderma?

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Chemotherapy

immunosuppressive drugs

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What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?

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Overproduction of sebaceous secretions.

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S&S of Seborrheic Dermatitis?

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Dandruff on face or scalp

51
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Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis?

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shampoo
antifungals
steroid creams
not curable but can improve

52
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What is contact dermatitis?

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Skin inflammation caused by direct contact with an irritant.

*metals, poison ivy

53
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Treatment of contact dermatitis?

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Cleansed from irritant

topical corticosteroids

54
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S&S of Contact Dermatitis?

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Small skin vesicles that ooze, scale, itch, burn, or sting

may be hot and swollen

55
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What is Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)?

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Skin inflammation and itching.

*Asthma or allergies

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S&S of Atopic Dermatitis?

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Lesions on face, neck, upper trunk, and bend of knees and elbows

57
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Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis?

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hydration
Creams and moisturizing lotions
topical steroids

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What are Cold Sores and Fever Blisters (herpes virus)?

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Skin eruptions around mouth, lips, nose, or mucous membrane in mouth

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S&S of Cold Sores and Fever Blisters (herpes virus)?

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small pale vesicle (fliud filled) lesions individually or in a cluster on lips or mouth. tingling first
lesions eventually break forming ulcers or crusts

60
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Treatment for Cold Sores and Fever Blisters?

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Oral antiviral

61
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What is Herpes Zoster?

Causes chicken pox

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eruption of painful vesicles on trunk or face

62
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S&S Of Herpes Zoster?

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Painful skin rash develops into vesicles

63
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Treatment of Herpes of Zoster?

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Antiviral, analgesics

vaccine

64
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Describe Skin Carcinomas.

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  1. Basal Cell - Mohs surgery for treatment
  2. Squamous Cell - firm, red nodules with visible scales
  3. Malignant Melanoma - dark irregular lesion ABCDE’s of skin cancer
65
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Treatment for Skin Cancer?

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Surgery, radiation, laser, Mohs surgery - avoid overexposure of sun

66
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What causes a red butterfly rash on face?

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Skin condition - Malar rash - LUPUS Disease

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