Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)

Severe mucocutaneous reaction, often drug-induced, with blistering and epidermal detachment.;

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Life-threatening variant of SJS with >30% body surface area detachment; medical emergency.;

Blistering Disease Care

Meticulous skin/oral care, pain management, infection prevention, fluid/electrolyte balance, reverse isolation.;

Most common, least aggressive skin cancer; pearly papule with telangiectasias; rarely metastasizes.;

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Malignancy of keratinocytes; scaly, erythematous plaque or ulcer; can metastasize if advanced.;

Melanoma Warning Signs

Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter >6mm, Evolution (ABCDE rule).;

Malignancy of vascular endothelium causing purple plaques/nodules; associated with HIV/AIDS and immunosuppression.;

Skin Cancer Prevention

Avoid UV exposure, use broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30+, wear protective clothing, avoid tanning beds.

Microscopically controlled excision for skin cancer, especially on face; maximizes tissue preservation.

Autograft (self), Allograft (cadaver), Xenograft (animal); split-thickness vs. full-thickness.

Surgical face-lift procedure to remove excess skin and tighten underlying tissues, reducing wrinkles.

Autoimmune blistering disease with intraepidermal blisters causing mucosal and skin erosions.

Localized tissue necrosis due to prolonged pressure exceeding capillary closure pressure (32 mmHg). Sacrum, heels, ischial tuberosities, greater trochanter, elbows, occiput, scapulae.

Pressure Injury Risk Factors

Immobility, incontinence, malnutrition, decreased sensation, advanced age, shear/friction.

1) Non-Blanchable skin + erythma; 2) Open dermis, partial loss blister 3) Full-thickness loss subq exposed 4) "" exposed bone muscle

Immobility, incontinence, malnutrition, decreased sensation, advanced age, shear/friction.

Frequent repositioning (q2h), pressure-relieving surfaces, skin inspection, nutrition, moisture control.

Removal of necrotic tissue via autolytic, enzymatic, mechanical, or surgical methods to promote healing.

Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC)

Negative pressure wound therapy that promotes granulation, reduces edema, and removes exudate.

Essential for collagen synthesis; deficiency impairs wound healing and increases infection risk.

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Skin Disorders

Question	Answer
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)	Severe mucocutaneous reaction, often drug-induced, with blistering and epidermal detachment.;
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)	Life-threatening variant of SJS with >30% body surface area detachment; medical emergency.;
Blistering Disease Care	Meticulous skin/oral care, pain management, infection prevention, fluid/electrolyte balance, reverse isolation.;
Basal Cell Carcinoma	Most common, least aggressive skin cancer; pearly papule with telangiectasias; rarely metastasizes.;
Squamous Cell Carcinoma	Malignancy of keratinocytes; scaly, erythematous plaque or ulcer; can metastasize if advanced.;
Melanoma Warning Signs	Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter >6mm, Evolution (ABCDE rule).;
Kaposi Sarcoma	Malignancy of vascular endothelium causing purple plaques/nodules; associated with HIV/AIDS and immunosuppression.;
Skin Cancer Prevention	Avoid UV exposure, use broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30+, wear protective clothing, avoid tanning beds.
Mohs Surgery	Microscopically controlled excision for skin cancer, especially on face; maximizes tissue preservation.
Skin Graft Types	Autograft (self), Allograft (cadaver), Xenograft (animal); split-thickness vs. full-thickness.
Rhytidectomy	Surgical face-lift procedure to remove excess skin and tighten underlying tissues, reducing wrinkles.
Pemphigus Vulgaris	Autoimmune blistering disease with intraepidermal blisters causing mucosal and skin erosions.
Pressure Injury	Localized tissue necrosis due to prolonged pressure exceeding capillary closure pressure (32 mmHg). Sacrum, heels, ischial tuberosities, greater trochanter, elbows, occiput, scapulae.
Pressure Injury Risk Factors	Immobility, incontinence, malnutrition, decreased sensation, advanced age, shear/friction.
Stages of PI	1) Non-Blanchable skin + erythma; 2) Open dermis, partial loss blister 3) Full-thickness loss subq exposed 4) "" exposed bone muscle
PI Risk Factors	Immobility, incontinence, malnutrition, decreased sensation, advanced age, shear/friction.
PI Prevention	Frequent repositioning (q2h), pressure-relieving surfaces, skin inspection, nutrition, moisture control.
Wound Debridement	Removal of necrotic tissue via autolytic, enzymatic, mechanical, or surgical methods to promote healing.
Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC)	Negative pressure wound therapy that promotes granulation, reduces edema, and removes exudate.
Vitamin C for Wounds	Essential for collagen synthesis; deficiency impairs wound healing and increases infection risk.

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