Injuries and Disorders of the Skin- Chapter 3.3

Bedsore treatment

________- prescription of oral antibiotics to address or prevent infection or removal of damaged tissues.

Plantar

________ warts- develop on the soles of the foot, grow inward, can become painful.

Pleurisy

________- is an inflammation of the pleura, the membrane that lines the thoracic (chest) cavity and lungs.

Tinea corporis

________ causes- prolonged sweating and poor hygiene, is especially common in children.

rheumatoid arthritis

Pleurisy causes- an infection, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis, can also be caused by cancer, ________, lupus, injury to the chest, a blockage in the blood supply to the lungs, or the harmful presence of inhaled asbestos.

Vaccine

________ for shingles is recommended for adults older than 60 years.

Vacuum

________- assisted closure- ________ tube is attached to the wound, it draws moisture from the ulcer.

Decubitus ulcers

________ (bedsores)- skin injuries caused by an area of localized pressure that restricts blood flow.

malignant melanoma

Typically dark colored and irregular in shape, a(n) ________ can appear pink, red, or "fleshy.

Tinea

________ unguium- a fungal infection under the nails of the fingers or toes, it causes discoloration and thickening of the infected nail.

Peritonitis

________- an inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs.

Impetigo symptoms

________- are pink, blister- like bumps, usually on the face around the mouth and nose, that develop a yellowish crust before they rupture.

Psoriasis

________- is a common skin disorder that involves redness and irritation.

typical warning

Change in the size, shape, color, or elevation of a mole are ________ signs of a malignant melanoma.

Herpes zoster

________ (shingles)- chickenpox can resurface as shingles in adult age, can be xtremely painful, symptoms are blistering rash with headache, fever, and feeling ill.

Squamous cell

________ carcinoma- caused by overproduction of cells in the stratum spinosum layer of the epidermis.

Tinea cruris

________ (jock itch)- primarily affects males around the groin and scrotum.

Tinea cruris treatment

________- typically is treated by keeping the skin clean and dry, wearing loose clothing, and applying a topical antifungal or drying powder.

Debridement

________- the removal of dead tissue using a surgical or chemical procedure.

Herpes

________- viral infection that produces small, painful, blister- like sores.

Peritonitis symptoms

________- abdominal pain and tenderness that may worsen with movement or touch, abdomen may also be swollen, can include fever and chills, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and decreased urine and stool output.

Cellulitis

________- a staphylococcus infection, characterized by an inflamed area of skin that is red, swollen, and painful.

Herpes varicella

________ (chickenpox)- a common childhood disease, highly contagious, spreads quickly and widely- symptoms are itchy, fluid filled blisters.

Impetigo

________- a highly contagious staphylococcus infection.

Tinea pedis treatment

________- keeping the feet clean and dry, especially between the toes, and using antifungal powder or cream.

Tinea pedis

________ (athletes foot)- the most common fungal infection, characterized by cracked, flaky skin between the toes or on the side of the foot, highly contagious.

Psoriasis symptoms

________- regions of thick, red skin with flaky, silver- white patches called scales that itch, burn, crack, and sometimes bleed.

Origin of cellulitis

________ often is an open wound or ulceration.

Malignant melanoma

________- cancer of the melanocytes.

Peritonitis

________ causes- by the accumulation of blood, bodily fluids, or pus in the abdomen.

Tinea corporis

________ (ringworm)- red, ring- shaped rash with a pale center somewhat resembles the shape of a worm.

Psoriasis

________ is not contagious and may be hereditary, and typically develops between 15 and 35 years of age.

Tinea

________- tend to occur in areas of the body that are moist, fungal infections.

Decubitus ulcers (bedsores)

skin injuries caused by an area of localized pressure that restricts blood flow

Bedsore treatment

prescription of oral antibiotics to address or prevent infection or removal of damaged tissues

Debridement

the removal of dead tissue using a surgical or chemical procedure

Vacuum-assisted closure

vacuum tube is attached to the wound, it draws moisture from the ulcer

First Degree

affects only the epidermal layer of skin, symptoms are reddening of the skin and mild pain

Second Degree

damage to both the epidermis and the upper portion of the underlying dermis, symptoms are very painful blisters

Third Degree (full thickness burn)

destroys entire thickness of the skin, appear grayish-white or blackened, not painful due to nerve endings being destroyed

Herpes

viral infection that produces small, painful, blister-like sores

Herpes zoster (shingles)

chickenpox can resurface as shingles in adult age, can be xtremely painful, symptoms are blistering rash with headache, fever, and feeling ill

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)

generates "cold sores" or "fever blisters" around the mouth

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)

genital form of herpes

Common warts

typically appear on the hands or fingers and tend to disappear without treatment

Plantar warts

develop on the soles of the foot, grow inward, can become painful

tinea pedis (athletes foot)

the most common fungal infection, characterized by cracked, flaky skin between the toes or on the side of the foot, highly contagious

tinea pedis treatment

keeping the feet clean and dry, especially between the toes, and using antifungal powder or cream

tinea cruris (jock itch)

primarily affects males around the groin and scrotum

tinea cruris treatment

typically is treated by keeping the skin clean and dry, wearing loose clothing, and applying a topical antifungal or drying powder

tinea corporis (ringworm)

red, ring-shaped rash with a pale center somewhat resembles the shape of a worm

tinea corporis causes

prolonged sweating and poor hygiene, is especially common in children

tinea unguium

a fungal infection under the nails of the fingers or toes, it causes discoloration and thickening of the infected nail

treatment for tinea unguium

over-the-counter antifungal creams do not help this condition, a prescription antifungal medication must be taken orally for several weeks

Impetigo

a highly contagious staphylococcus infection

impetigo symptoms

are pink, blister-like bumps, usually on the face around the mouth and nose, that develop a yellowish crust before they rupture

Cellulitis

a staphylococcus infection, characterized by an inflamed area of skin that is red, swollen, and painful

Pleurisy

is an inflammation of the pleura, the membrane that lines the thoracic (chest) cavity and lungs

pleurisy causes

an infection, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis, can also be caused by cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, injury to the chest, a blockage in the blood supply to the lungs, or the harmful presence of inhaled asbestos

Peritonitis

an inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs

Peritonitis causes

by the accumulation of blood, bodily fluids, or pus in the abdomen

Peritonitis symptoms

abdominal pain and tenderness that may worsen with movement or touch, abdomen may also be swollen, can include fever and chills, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and decreased urine and stool output

Psoriasis

is a common skin disorder that involves redness and irritation

Psoriasis symptoms

regions of thick, red skin with flaky, silver-white patches called scales that itch, burn, crack, and sometimes bleed

Basal cell carcinoma

most common form of skin cancer, also the least malignant

Squamous cell carcinoma

caused by overproduction of cells in the stratum spinosum layer of the epidermis

malignant melanoma

cancer of the melanocytes