Skin cancer, burns, and major challenges to the body

What is the most common type of of cancer

Skin cancer (1 in 5 people will get it)

What are dimers

two monomers bonded together

What are the three major types of skin cancer

basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma

What is basal cell carcinoma

Least malignant, most common. Stratum basal cells proliferate and slowly invade dermis and hypodermis. Cured by surgical excision 99% of the time.

What is squamous cell carcinoma

Second most common type of cancer, arises from the keratinocytes of the stratum Spinosum. Tends to occur on the head and hands- reddened papule. Can be removed by surgery or radiation if caught early.

What is melanoma

cancer of melanocytes; most dangerous of the skin cancers. Can begin wherever there is pigment

What is a burn

tissue damage and cell death caused by heat, electricity, UV radiation, or chemicals

What is a first degree burn

epidermis only; some redness, swelling, and pain

What is a second degree burn

epidermis and upper dermis are involved.

area is painful and blisters are present

What is a. Third degree burn

aka full thickness, epidermis and entire dermis; burned area is not painful (no nerve endings). Skin can regenerate by itself, but it would take too long

What is the rule of nines

quick way to determine how much of the skin's surface has been burned

How do you treat burns

1. Fluid replacement (IV)

2. Supplementary nutrients (IV and GI)

3. Treatment of infection