Dermatologic Problems

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to dermatologic problems, wound care, and skin conditions.

Wound Care Principles

Knowledge related to wound assessment, care, and infection prevention to promote healing.

Tinea

A fungal infection that manifests as ringworm, affecting skin, scalp, or nails.

Scabies

An infestation by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei, characterized by intense itching, especially at night.

Contact Dermatitis

An inflammatory reaction of the skin caused by irritants or allergens, resulting in pruritus and erythema.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

A potentially fatal skin disorder from medication reactions, characterized by skin shedding and severe symptoms.

Malignant Melanoma

The most lethal form of skin cancer, caused by atypical melanocytes and often linked to UV exposure.

ABCDE’s of Moles

A guideline for assessing moles: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter (>1cm), Evolving.

Corticosteroid Side Effects

Prolonged use may lead to thinning and atrophy of the skin.

Wound Dressings

Types of dressings including primary, secondary, and active dressings that support wound healing.

Debridement

The removal of nonviable tissue from wounds to promote healing.

Wound Care Principles

Knowledge related to wound assessment, care, and infection prevention to promote healing.

Tinea

A fungal infection that manifests as ringworm, affecting skin, scalp, or nails.

Scabies

An infestation by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei, characterized by intense itching, especially at night.

Contact Dermatitis

An inflammatory reaction of the skin caused by irritants or allergens, resulting in pruritus and erythema.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

A potentially fatal skin disorder from medication reactions, characterized by skin shedding and severe symptoms

Wound care principles involve knowledge related to wound , care, and infection prevention to promote healing.

assessment

is a fungal infection that manifests as ringworm, affecting skin, scalp, or nails.

Tinea

Scabies is an infestation by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei, characterized by intense , especially at night.

itching

Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction of the skin caused by or allergens, resulting in pruritus and erythema.

irritants

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) is a potentially fatal skin disorder from medication reactions, characterized by skin and severe symptoms.

shedding