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Dermatology - 2
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Medical
Graduate
10/21/2012

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Term
3 layers of skin
Definition

epidermis - most superficial - takes 1 mo to move from inner to top layer - 2 layers: outer dead keratinized cells and inner layer where melanin and keratin are formed

dermis - supplies nutrition for epidermis

Subq - adipose tissue

Term
Function of skin in maintaining homeostasis
Definition
Provides boundaries for body fluids while protecting underlying tissue from harmful substances, microorganisms, radiation. Also modulated body temp and synthesizes vit. D
Term
Alarm symptoms with a derm hx
Definition

1. painful skin

2. confluent erythema

3. erythroderma

4. dusky or grayish-purple skin (necrosis)

5. widespread blistering

6. palpable purpura

7. facial swelling

8. swollen mouth

9. high fever

10. SOB

Term
ABCDE method for melanoma screening
Definition

A - asymmetry - of one side of mole to the other

B - border - irregular; especially notched, ragged or blurred

C - change in color - especially blue or black

D - diameter - greater than or equal to 6mm - esp. if bleeding, itching, or changing

E - evolution - changes in the nevus

Term
What may dermatologic symptoms represent?
Definition
multiple organ problems
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Pallor

 

Definition
decreased redness in anemia - occurs in fainting or arterial insufficiency
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Cyanosis

Definition
advanced lung disease, congenital heart disease, and hemoglobinopathies
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Jaundice

Definition
liver disease or excessive hemolysis of RBC
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Carotenemia

Definition
high levels of carotene - look at palms, soles, and face
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Dryness/oiliness

Definition
hyperthyroidism/acne
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Warmth/Coolness

Definition
Hyper/Hypothyroidism
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Rough/Velvetty texture

Definition
Hyper/Hypothyroidism
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Vesicles in unilateral dermatomal pattern

Definition
Herpes Zoster
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Local redness of skin

Definition
Impending necrosis
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Alopecia/Silky hair

Definition
Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
Term

Symptoms representing other problems:

Peripheral/Central Cyanosis

Definition
CHF, venous obstruction/pulmonary edema
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