Skin Disorders Flashcards
where is vitamin D3 synthesized?
epidermis
What layer of skin is fat stored in?
dermis
What are petechiae?
Pinpoint, tiny, and sharp circumscribed spots in the superficial layers of the epidermis
What are common primary lesions for pediatric patients?
macules, papules, and vesicles
What causes a secondary lesion?
rubbing, scratching, medication, or involution and healing
What do the words discrete, clustered, diffuse, or confluent refer to?
configuration and arrangement of skin lesions
What are 5 reasons that skin lesions can occur?
contact with injurious agents, hereditary factors, external factors, systemic diseases, age related
What are age-related skin lesions for infants?
birthmarks, diaper dermatitis
What are age-related skin lesions for early childhood?
atopic dermatitis and viral illness
What is a common age-related skin lesion for school-age children?
ringworm
What are age-related skin lesions for adolescents?
acne and contact dermatitis
What are two types of bacterial infections?
impetigo contagiosa and cellulitis
4 common viral infections
Communicable viral diseases of childhood
Warts
HSV
Molluscum contagiosum
Two common types of fungal infections
Tinea (capitis, corporis, pedis)
Candidiasis
What kind of infection is impetigo contagiosa?
staphylococcus infection
What is a classic sign of bacterial impetigo contagiosa?
honey colored crusts
Where are impetigo lesions normally found?
around the mouth and nose
Who typically contracts impetigo?
preschoolers and toddlers
How can impetigo be treated?
topical antibiotics or oral antibiotics if it is severe
Why are small children more susceptible to impetigo?
they more often pick and have their hands around their face
What is bacterial cellulitis?
Inflammation of skin and subcutaneous tissues with intense redness, swelling, and firm infiltration
What organisms cause cellulitis?
Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Haemophilis influenzae
How can cellulitis be treated?
oral/IV antibiotics, warm, moist compress to the area, and/or a penrose drain
What may facial cellulitis be associated with?
otitis media