skin integrity (3) Flashcards
what are the 3 types of dermatitis
- contact
- diaper
- seborrheic
what kind of dermatitis is an allergic rxn, is tchy, red, has vescicles that burst
contact dermatitis
what kind of dermatitis has raw, moist, weeping macules/papules, can cause yeast inf
diaper dermatitis
how is diaper dermatitis managed?
cream, gauze no diaper
what kind of dermatitis is from overactive sebaceous glands
seborrheic dermatitis
how is seborrheic dermaitits treated?
daily shampoo
what is an epidermal infection caused by group a beta hemolytic streptococcus/staphylococcus infection
impetigo
what are common sites of impetigo
face, mouth, hands, neck, extremities
what condition will have…
* bumps on face
* red-watery bumps with yellow fluid
impetigo
which of the following are used to treat impetigo?
* Remove crusts with warm water and antiseptic soap
* Topical bactericidal ointment for 5 days
* If no improvement with topical ointments, call PCP as Tim may need p.o. antibiotics
all of them
which of the following advice is given for impetigo?
* It’s okay to share towels with siblings
* There is no need to change Tim’s bed linens since he is on antibiotics
* Keep Tim’s fingernails short and clean
only fingernails
what fungal infection is characteried by white patches on oral mucosa
thrush
how is thrush caused?
delivery of baby, corticosteroid use
how is thrush treated?
oral nystatin
what does ring worm effect
skin/hair/nails
what are ring worm infections called
“tinnea”
how is ring worm spread?
person-person
how is ring worm treated?
antifungals (oral/topical)
what is atopic dermatitis also called?
eczema