Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Layers of the skin
Tinea Barbae
Ringworm on bearded area
Tinea Unguium
Ringworm on nails
Onychomycosis
Other name for Tinea Unguium
Tinea Pedis
Ringworm on foot
Athlete’s foot
Other name for Tinea Pedis
Tinea Cruris
Ringworm on inguinal area
Tinea Cruris
a.k.a Jock itch
Tinea Capitis
Ringworm on head/scalp
Ring Worm
Fungal infection usual found in moist areas
Antifungal medication
Tx for ringworms
Warts
It is usually caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Cervical cancer
Warts are common among ______
Shingles
Other term for herpes 3 (zoster)
Fungal infections
Are caused by group of fungi that invade the stratum corneum, hair, & nails
Warts
Are common, benign viral infection of the skin and adjacent mucous membranes caused by human papillomaviruses (HPVs).
Zoster virus or Chicken pox
Herpes 3 is a reactivation of what virus
Herpes 3
There is pain & tingling sensation along dermatomal distribution
Post-herpetic neuralgia
More common complication of herpes 3
Herpes simplex 2
A vesicular eruption on genitals
Herpes simplex 1
A vesicular eruption on face & mouth
Abscess
Cavity containing pus surrounded with inflamed tissue
Drain pus
Tx for abscess
Staphylococci
Common cause of abscess
Abscess
Any infected lesions can lead to what if left untreated
cellulitis
What can dermatitis lead to if left untreated?
Staphylococci & streptococci
What bacteria causes cellulitis?
Cellulitis
It’s red, hot, & edematous
Antibiotics
Tx for cellulitis
Haemophilus influenzae type b
What bacteria usually causes cellulitis in children?
Eczema
Other term for dermatitis
Dermatitis
Is a superficial inflammation of the skin caused by irritant exposure, allergic sensitization or delayed hypersensitivity, or genetically determined idiopathic factors
Acute dermatitis
Stage of dermatitis that is characterized by extensive erosion with serous exudate or by intensely pruritic, erythematous papules & vesicles on a background of erythema
Subacute dermatitis
Stage of dermatitis that is characterized by erythematous, excoriated, scaling papules or plaques that are either grouped or scattered over the skin
Chronic dermatitis
Stage of dermatitis that is characterized by thickened skin & increased skin marking (linchenification) secondary to rubbing & scratching, excoriated papules, fibrotic papules, & post inflammatory hyperpigmentation & hypopigmentation
corticosteroid cream & oral antihistamine
Tx for dermatitis or eczema
Skin
largest organ of the body
protection
sensation
vit. d production
temperature regulation
excretion
Functions of the skin
Dermis
Dense collagenous connective tissue containing fibroblasts, adipocytes, and macrophages
Subcutaneous layer
Other term for hypodermis
Hypodermis
Layers of the skin that is not part of the integument
Papillary
Reticular
Layers of dermis
Epidermis
Outermost layer exposed to the environment
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucideum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
Layers of epidermis
Stratum corneum
Layer of epidermis that gives the skin its waterproof characteristics & protects the skin from infection
Stratum granulosum
Layer of epidermis that is responsible for water retention
Stratum basale
Layer of epidermis that enables the epidermis to regenerate
Stratum spinosum
Layer of epidermis that adds a layer of protection to the underlying stratum basale
Melanocytes
Cell that determine skin pigmentation
rete peg region
Interface between the epidermis & the dermis
hair, glands, nails
What are the skin appendages?
Skin, Connective tissue, Aponeurosis, Loose Areolar Connective tissue, Perisosteum
Layers of SCALP
Lanugo
Vellus
Terminal
Types of hair
Eccrine
Apocrine
Sweat glands of the body
Nail
It is a thin plate, layers of dead stratum corneum cells