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MedSurg: 70:5

Skin: Other Skin Disorders

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Acne Red Pustular eruption that affects the sebaceous glands of the skin; increased sebum production; debris collection promotes bacterial growth and rupture of the gland into the surrounding dermis with inflammation
Acne Skin Lesions Non-inflammatory comedones(blackheads and whiteheads); Inflammatory papules, pustules, and cysts; present only on the face and upper trunk
Isotretinoin(Accutane)(Retonoic Acid) Used in Client with severe acne; Side effects: Elevated liver function test; dry, chapped skin; depresion in some clients; A pregnancy test is required before therapy and strict birth control measures must be used during therapy
Lichen Planus Common Skin disorder of purple, flattopped papules that are itchy; Etiology not known; Can be chronic or resolve spontaneously.
Lichen Planus Lesions Occur over the wrists and the inner surfaces of the forearms, lower legs, genitalia, and other body areas; Oral lesions have a white lacelike appearance ofter confused with thrush
Pemphigus Vulgaris Rare, chronic blistering disease with high morbidity and mortality; Caused by an Autoimmune disorder that occurs most often during middle and old age; Initial lesions usually occur on the oral mucosa and later lesions on the trunk
Acute Pemphigus Vulgaris Occur on normal-appearing skin or mucous membrane surfaces as fragile, flaccid bullae. breaking the bullae leaves partial-thickness wounds that bleed, weep, and eventually form crust
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis(TEN) Rare, acute drug reaction of the skin resulting in diffuse erythema and large blister formation; Systemic toxicity;
Causative Agents for TEN Sulfonamides, pyrazolones, barbiturates, and antibiotics; Removal of the drug is usually followed by gradual healing in 2 to 3 weekis, with widespread peeling of the epidermis
TEN Clients Admitted to burn units, where fluid and electrolyte balance, caloric intake, and hypothermia can be closely monitored; Systemic steroids are avoided because ofthe increased risk for infection
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Drug-induced skin reaction through an immunologic mechanisms; Client may have a mix of vesicles, erosions, and crusts; SEVERE: Clients may have respiratory problems, excessive fluid loss, renal failure and blindess
Leprosy(Hnsen's Disease) Chronic, contagious, systemic mycobacterial infection of the peripheral nervous system with skin involvement
Localized (High Immunity) Leprosy One or two isolated, red, anesthetic, hairless plaques that are sometimes scaly
Generalized(Low-Immunity) Leprosy Leprosy-widespread, faintly red macules, papules, nodules, and plaques
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