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[Show more]What are the skin layers 
Epidermis 
Dermis 
Sub Q layer 
 
 
 
Epidermis 
Is the most superficial layer of the skin and is avascular. The epidermis doesn't contain any nerves or sensory receptors. 
 
 
 
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Stratum Basale 
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Epidermis 
Dermis 
Sub Q layer 
 
 
 
Epidermis 
Is the most superficial layer of the skin and is avascular. The epidermis doesn't contain any nerves or sensory receptors. 
 
 
 
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Stratum Basale 
This is the deepest layer of the epiderm...
Presentation: Ex. "Itching in webs of fingers" 
The Treatment: 1st line treatment; 1st line medication; non-pharmacologic treatment, etc. 
Name of illness: "Scabies" 
 
Permethrin cream. Treat everyone in the house. 
 
Wash everything with very hot water. 
 
 
 
Ring-like, itchy rash, or scaly p...
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The Treatment: 1st line treatment; 1st line medication; non-pharmacologic treatment, etc. 
Name of illness: "Scabies" 
 
Permethrin cream. Treat everyone in the house. 
 
Wash everything with very hot water. 
 
 
 
Ring-like, itchy rash, or scaly p...
erythema toxicum neonatorum 
Red papular rash on baby's torso which is benign and disappears after a few days. 
 
 
 
In order to confirm your diagnosis of JD (erythema toxicum neonatorum), you order a Wright's stained smear. If your diagnosis is correct, what are the expected results of the smear...
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Red papular rash on baby's torso which is benign and disappears after a few days. 
 
 
 
In order to confirm your diagnosis of JD (erythema toxicum neonatorum), you order a Wright's stained smear. If your diagnosis is correct, what are the expected results of the smear...
Disease & disorders are often accompanied by skin _________. 
lesions 
 
 
 
The medical term for ringworm. 
tinea 
 
 
 
A discoloration appearing on the skins surface. (freckles) 
macules 
 
 
 
Hardened red elevations of the skin in which no fluid is present. 
papules 
 
 
 
Fluid-filled elevatio...
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Add to cartDisease & disorders are often accompanied by skin _________. 
lesions 
 
 
 
The medical term for ringworm. 
tinea 
 
 
 
A discoloration appearing on the skins surface. (freckles) 
macules 
 
 
 
Hardened red elevations of the skin in which no fluid is present. 
papules 
 
 
 
Fluid-filled elevatio...
dermis contains: 
-collagen fibers and elastic fibers 
-blood vessels, nerves, and glands 
 
 
 
dermis cell types: 
fibroblasts, macrophages, adipocytes 
 
 
 
layers of the dermis (superficial to deep) 
papillary and reticular 
 
 
 
papillary layer 
-areolar connective tissue 
-elastic fibers and...
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Add to cartdermis contains: 
-collagen fibers and elastic fibers 
-blood vessels, nerves, and glands 
 
 
 
dermis cell types: 
fibroblasts, macrophages, adipocytes 
 
 
 
layers of the dermis (superficial to deep) 
papillary and reticular 
 
 
 
papillary layer 
-areolar connective tissue 
-elastic fibers and...
What characterizes eczema? 
-Inflamed, dry, red, itchy skin 
-Vesicles typical in acute 
-Lichenification defines chronic 
 
 
 
Some common types of eczema are... 
-Atopic dermatitis 
-Contact Dermatitis 
-Dyshidrotic 
-Asteatotic 
 
 
 
What should you look for if considering atopic dermatitis? 
-...
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Add to cartWhat characterizes eczema? 
-Inflamed, dry, red, itchy skin 
-Vesicles typical in acute 
-Lichenification defines chronic 
 
 
 
Some common types of eczema are... 
-Atopic dermatitis 
-Contact Dermatitis 
-Dyshidrotic 
-Asteatotic 
 
 
 
What should you look for if considering atopic dermatitis? 
-...
What are the functions of the skin? 
immunologic barrier 
temperature regulation 
protection from radiation 
nerve sensation 
injury repair 
apperance/quality of life 
 
 
Which 3 layers make up the skin? 
epidermis 
dermis 
subcutis 
 
 
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Add to cartWhat are the functions of the skin? 
immunologic barrier 
temperature regulation 
protection from radiation 
nerve sensation 
injury repair 
apperance/quality of life 
 
 
Which 3 layers make up the skin? 
epidermis 
dermis 
subcutis 
 
 
Brainpower 
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This is the topmost layer of the skin....
Alopecia Areata 
Nonscarring immune mediated hair loss 
 
Scalp MC 
 
Commonly associated with other autoimmune disorders *** like thyroid, addison's disease 
 
S/S- smooth discrete circular patches of complete hair loss 
 
Exclamation point hairs * - short hairs broken off a few mm from the scalp ...
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Nonscarring immune mediated hair loss 
 
Scalp MC 
 
Commonly associated with other autoimmune disorders *** like thyroid, addison's disease 
 
S/S- smooth discrete circular patches of complete hair loss 
 
Exclamation point hairs * - short hairs broken off a few mm from the scalp ...
The nurse is teaching the mother of a toddler about burn prevention. Which response by the mother indicates a need for further teaching? 
 
A) "We will leave fireworks displays to the professionals." 
 
B) "I will set our water heater at 130 degrees." 
 
C) "All sleepwear should be flame retard...
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Add to cartThe nurse is teaching the mother of a toddler about burn prevention. Which response by the mother indicates a need for further teaching? 
 
A) "We will leave fireworks displays to the professionals." 
 
B) "I will set our water heater at 130 degrees." 
 
C) "All sleepwear should be flame retard...
Scabies itch mite name 
sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis 
 
 
 
scabies mode of transmission 
close personal contact. Highly contagious 
 
 
 
scabies characteristics 
scaly lesions at site of invasion- warty and encrusted 
intraepidermal burrow 
 
 
 
papule 
ex moles 
 
 
 
macule 
ex freckles 
 
 
...
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Add to cartScabies itch mite name 
sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis 
 
 
 
scabies mode of transmission 
close personal contact. Highly contagious 
 
 
 
scabies characteristics 
scaly lesions at site of invasion- warty and encrusted 
intraepidermal burrow 
 
 
 
papule 
ex moles 
 
 
 
macule 
ex freckles 
 
 
...
History & Physical/Dermatology 
A patient presents with a rash, characterized by red macules and edematous papules with a clearing center. This best describes which of the following? 
Answers 
A. erythema marginatum 
B. erythema multiforme 
C. varicella 
D. impetigo 
Explanations 
(u) A. Erythema ma...
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A patient presents with a rash, characterized by red macules and edematous papules with a clearing center. This best describes which of the following? 
Answers 
A. erythema marginatum 
B. erythema multiforme 
C. varicella 
D. impetigo 
Explanations 
(u) A. Erythema ma...
immunity 
the ability of the body to destroy or resist infection 
 
 
 
bacilli 
most common form of bacteria 
 
 
 
protoplasm 
liquid contained in the outer wall of the cell 
 
 
 
when using disinfectant, you should _________. 
avoid skin contact, using gloves or tongs 
 
 
 
fumigant 
gaseous su...
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the ability of the body to destroy or resist infection 
 
 
 
bacilli 
most common form of bacteria 
 
 
 
protoplasm 
liquid contained in the outer wall of the cell 
 
 
 
when using disinfectant, you should _________. 
avoid skin contact, using gloves or tongs 
 
 
 
fumigant 
gaseous su...
What type of hair is darkly pigmented and found primarily on the scalp and face of males? 
Terminal hair 
 
 
 
Bulb matrix 
New hair cells 
 
 
 
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KOH preparation 
Provides rapid and reliable method for evaluating fungal elements 
 
 
 
Wood's lamp 
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Add to cartWhat type of hair is darkly pigmented and found primarily on the scalp and face of males? 
Terminal hair 
 
 
 
Bulb matrix 
New hair cells 
 
 
 
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KOH preparation 
Provides rapid and reliable method for evaluating fungal elements 
 
 
 
Wood's lamp 
An alcohol ...
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