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