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Skin disorders Flashcards

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What is an ulcer?

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An ulcer is an interruption in the skin or the mucous lining, cam be external or internal.

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What are venous leg ulcers?

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Most common type of leg ulcer
Caused by consistently high venous pressure in the legs

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What are the causes of venous leg ulcers?

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DVT
Injury
Obesity
Decreased mobility
Varicose veins
Previous surgery

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What are oesophageal, stomach and duodenal ulcers?

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Gastric ulcers

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What are the most common causes of oesophageal, stomach and duodenal ulcers?

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Helicobacter pylori
NSAID usage

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What are the complications of having gastric ulcers?

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Bleeding
Perforation
Gastric obstruction

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What are pressure ulcers?

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Usually found on bony parts of the body that are under pressure when the patient in a long term resting position.

In the early stages look for:
Discoloured skin
Discoloured patches not blanching under pressure

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Are pressure ulcers serious?

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Can be life threatening
Can lead to sepsis

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What is a first degree burn?

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Burns through the Epidermis

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What is a second degree burn?

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Burns through the Epidermis and the Dermis

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What is a third degree burn?

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Burns through the Epidermis, Dermis and the Hypodermis

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What are the 4 different types of nail infection?

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Distal subungual - outer yellow edge

Proximal subungual - yellow at base of nail

Superficial subugungual - white spots all over nail

Candida yeast infection - inflamed cuticle leads to nail lifting from bed.

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What are the different types of ringworm?

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Tinea corporis - body
Tinea capitis - head
Tinea cruris - groin
Tinea pedis - athletes foot

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What are some common bacterial skin infections?

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Acne
Folluculitis
Impetigo
Scarlett fever
Cellulitis
Erysipelas

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What are two uncommon and serious bacterial skin conditions?

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Necrotising fasciitis
Gas gangrene

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What is an example of a viral skin infection?

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Measles

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What are cellulitis and erysipelas?

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Bacterial infection of the skin most common caused by strepp or staph

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What is the presentation of cellulitis and erysipelas?

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Unilateral
Pyrexia
Chills
Localised pain
Warm to touch
Blisters
Ulcerations
Abscesses
Petechiae
Ecchymosis

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What are the complications of cellulitis and erysipelas?

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Necrotising fascitis
Gangrene
Sepsis
Infections of other organs

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What are the risk factors for cellulitis and erysipelas?

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Venous insufficiency
Radiotherapy
Immunodeficiency
Diabetes
CKD
Chronic liver disease
Pregnancy
Alcoholism

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What is the management of cellulitis and erysipelas?

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Rest and elevation of limb
Abx
Sepsis protocol - if indicated
Surgery if necessary

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