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skin, hair & nails

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skin   largest organ, provides clues about general health, changes in the environment  
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relat to respiratory   central & peripheral cyanosis  
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relat to digestive   jaundice  
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relat to cardiovascular   lesions, ulcerations, necrosis  
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relat to neurological   sensation of touch, temp, pressure, vibration and pain  
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relat to urinary   pruritis due to toxin buildup  
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age related skin changes: infant   less subcutaneous tissue, skin appears pinkish  
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seborrheic dermatitis   from infant sebum secretion (cradle cap?)  
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age related skin changes: adolescent   apocrine glands become active, axillary sweating, body odor. Sebaceous glands start producing oil, acne predisposition  
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age related skin changes: older adult   keratotic lesions, age spots = increased melanocytes graying hair = decrease in melanocytes  
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How do you check for color variations in Asians?   Sclera, conjuntiva  
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subj history: changes in skin   new moles, lesions; rashes, itching, dryness, pain, bleeding; fever, sore throat, SOB; recent environmental exposures; hair and nail changes  
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subj history: skin cancer risk   fair skin, family history, exposure to sun, age  
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PA approach   Head to toe, anterior, posterior, lateral. Assess by regions when examining cardio, resp and other systems  
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PA techniques   Inspection and palpation  
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Primary lesion   Initial alteration in the skin  
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When assessing color changes in dark-skinned people, check this   oral mucosa membranes  
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Secondary lesion   lesions resulting from changes in the primary lesion  
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Vitiligo   patchy pallor  
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Inspection of skin (4)   color, odor, lesions, signs of abuse  
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Inspection of nails (4)   Color, length/cleanliness, ridges or pitting in nailbed, clubbing  
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clubbing   > 180 degrees, vs normal at 160 degrees  
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Inspection of hair (3)   color/quality/distribution, scalp conditions, infestations  
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what causes clubbing?   poor circulation/resp, causes excess CO2. COPD, lung cancer*  
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Palpation of skin (4)   Temperature, Moisture, Texture, Turgor  
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Palpate nail bed   Capillary refill <3 seconds, texture  
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palpate scalp   mobility, tenderness, masses, texture of hair  
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macule   primary lesion; flat, distinct color area <1cm FRECKLE  
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patch   primary lesion; large macule >1cm  
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papule   primary lesion; solid, elevation of skin, no visible fluid <1cm  
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plaque   primary lesion; broad, raised area on skin  
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nodule   primary lesion: slightly elevated lesions, larger than papule but <2cm  
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purulent   having pus  
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pustule   primary lesion; small elevation containing purulent material  
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vesicle   primary lesion; small fluid-filled blister  
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bulla   primary lesion; fluid-filled blister >5mm diamter  
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wheal   primary lesion; raised, pruritic  
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pruritic   causing itching  
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secondary lesions   scale, crust, erosion, ulcers, fissures  
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atrophy   scarring  
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Descriptions of lesions   surface relationship (raised, flat or depressed)  
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Descriptions of lesions   blanching or pulsation of vascular lesions  
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Descriptions of lesions   pattern, configuration and distribution  
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Descriptions of lesions   size, shape, color, texture, exudate, tenderness  
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pattern configuration   round/oval  
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pattern configuration   discrete  
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pattern configuration   grouped  
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pattern configuration   confluent  
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pattern configuration   linear  
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pattern configuration   annular/circular  
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pattern configuration   arciform  
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pattern configuration   iris  
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pattern configuration   reticular  
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pattern configuration   gyrate  
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pattern configuration   polycyclic  
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distribution   diffuse  
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distribution   scattered  
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distribution   localized  
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distribution   dermatome  
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distribution   hairy areas  
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distribution   extensor/flexor surfaces  
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distribution   sun exposed areas  
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distribution   interiginous (folds)  
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Purpuric Lesions   Vascular lesion; ecchymosis; non-blanchable, variable size; caused by trauma  
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Purpuric Lesion   vascular lesion;  
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