Skin
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| What are the functions of the skin>? | Thermoregulation, protection barrier, Vitamin D synthesis
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| Who are more prone to skin CA? | Elderly due to years of exposure in the sun
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| What type of skin CA do younger adults (25-29) experience? | melanoma
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| Who are the majority diagnosed with melanoma? | white males over the age of 50
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| Which type of skin CA is on the rise in women under 40? | basal cell carcinoma
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| Who are at risk for late diagnosis? | African Americans and Asian Americans
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| Where is skin CA more prevalent on the body for those who are not white? | non-exposed skin-less pigment, palms, soles, mucus membranes, and nail regions
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| What is the different between UVA and UVB waves? | UVA- causes damage to cells, wrinkles
UVB- causes damage to DNA, sunburns
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| What are the different types of skin CA? | Actinic Keratois (premalignant squamous cell), squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma
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| What is the early stage of squamous cell carcinoma? | actinic Keratosis
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| How does Actinic Keratosis feel? | Like sand paper
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| Where does squamous cell carcinoma occur? | on damaged skin, mostly sun exposed areas, but can also occur on all other areas including genitals and mucus membranes
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| What are the cardinal signs of SCC? | An open sore that bleeds or crusts and persist for weeks
A wart like growth that crusts and occasionally bleeds
Typically appears as a persistent thick, rough, scaly patch that can bleed
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| What is the most common type of skin CA? | basal cell carcinoma
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| Which skin CA has a higher risk for metastasis? | SCC, basal does not
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| What are the ABCDEs of Melanoma? | Asymmetry, boarders uneven, color varies, diameter larger than an eraser on a pencil, evolution in size, shape, and color
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| What is the most common surgery for skin CA? | Mohs surgery
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| Which medications can trigger psoriasis? | Lithium, Beta blockers
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| What is the main TX option for psoriasis? | stress reduction
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| What is cellulitis caused by? | staph and staph due to dog, insect bite, cat scratch, common with obese patients
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| What skin condition is associated w malaise and fever? | cellulitis
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| How is cellulitis treated? | ATB, heat, immobilization, elevation, pain management
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| Where do shingles occur? | along nerve dermatomes
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