skin to neck subjective data Flashcards
Abnormal sensations of tingling, pricking,
or burning are referred to as
paresthesia.
Patchy Hair loss
alopecia
increase in hair growth, seen with an increased production of male hormones
hirsutism
in nails bacterial infection cause what color
green, black brown
in nails fungal infections what color
yellow
yeast infection in nails is color what
white and nail plate seperation
tattoos have been associated with
hepatitis C infection
exposure to the sun can aggravate condition such as
scleroderma
most common skin cancer
most serious skin cancer
nonmelanocyte skin cancer
malignant milanoma
alcohol intake ( what skin cancer)
smoking(what skin cancer)
bcc
scc
Common variations include suntanned areas, freckles, or
white patches known as
vitiligo.
refers to how easily the skin can be
pinched.
Mobility
refers to the skin’s elasticity and how
quickly the skin returns to its original shape after being
pinched.
Turgor
Thickened nails (especially toenails) may be caused by
decreased circulation, and is also seen in
onychomycosis.
detachment of nail plate from nail bed is
onycholysis