Skin examination Flashcards
1
Q
Melanoma rules
A
Asymmetrical shape* Border irregularity Colour irregularity* Diameter > 6mm Evolution of lesion (e.g. change in size and/or shape)* Symptoms (e.g. bleeding, itching)
2
Q
What is melanoma
A
skin cancer
3
Q
What is the signs of psoriasis
A
Silver scales
4
Q
What is a scar?
A
A consequence of wound fibroblasts depositing mis-aligned and too much cross-linked collagen at the healing wound site.
5
Q
Pathologies of wound healing
A
Hypertrophic scar Keloids Pressure sores Arterial and venous leg ulcers Diabetic foot ulcers
6
Q
What are chronic non healing wounds
A
Pressure sores
Arterial and venous leg ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers
7
Q
What is the main contributor to angiogenis
A
VEGF- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
8
Q
Describe the steps of inflamation in wound healing
A
Neutrophils .. Degradation and removal of necrotic tissue by inflammatory cells
Macrophages -Secretion of chemical mediators and growth factors by inflammatory cells
