Question | Answer |
Athlete's Foot | Fungus. |
Boils | Inflammation of hair follicles. |
Cold Sores | Viral - remains dormant in cutaneous nerve. |
Decubitus Ulcer | Bed sores - caused by restricted blood supply to the area. |
Dermatitis | Exposure to chemicals that provokes allergic response. |
Impetigo | Bacterial infection (staph). |
Psoriasis | Reddened dry scales on skin - hereditary. |
First-Degree Burn | Only epidermis is damaged, skin is red and swollen. |
First-Degree Burn: Example | Sunburn. |
Second-Degree Burn | Epidermis and upper dermis are damaged skin is red with blisters. |
Second-Degree Burn: Example | Hand on a stove. |
Third-Degree Burn | Destroys entire skin layer, burn is grey-white or black. |
Third-Degree Burn: Example | Fire/explosion. |
Problems with Burns | Loss of fluids, infection. |
Rule of Nines | Body is divided into 11 areas. Each area represents about 9% total of body surface area. |
Burns Considered Critical If: (3) | 1. Over 25% of body has second-degree burns. 2. Over 10% of body has third-degree burns. 3. Third-degree burns on face, hands, or feet. |
Cancer (Carcinoma) | Abnormal cell mass. |
Benign | Does not spread (encapsulated). |
Malignant | Metastasized (moves) to other parts of the body. |
Types of Cancer (3) | Basal cell, Squamous, Malignant melanoma. |
Basal Cell Carcinoma | Most common, least malignant. |
Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Sun induced. Metastasizes to lymph nodes if not removed. Early removal allows good chance of cure. |
Malignant Melanoma | Cancer of the melanocytes. Occurs mostly in moles. Most deadly of skin cancers. Metastasizes rapidly to lymph and blood vessels. |
ABCD Rule | A=Asymmetry. B=Border irregularity. C=Colour. D=Diameter. |
Lanugo | Hairy cloak of soon to be born infants. |
Vernix Caesosa | White substance produced by sebaceous glands that protects baby in-utero. |
Milia | White spots on nose and forehead - disappear after three weeks. |
Greying of Hair: Caused By (5) | Anxiety, protein deficient diet, chemotherapy, excessive vitamin A, ringworm. |
Alopecia | Hair thinning/baldness. |