skin diseases examples of various skin ailments and pertinent information
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Skin Diseases
Examples of various skin ailments and pertinent
information
Herpes Zoster Herpes is caused by a
virus It is spread through
contact Symptoms
Puss filled blister like sores, usually on facial region but can be all over the body
Fever Treatments
Ointments
Ringworm Caused by a fungus Can be spread by
contact of infection or infected areas (soil, wrestling mats, towels)
Symptoms Raised ring on the
skin’s surface Itchy and flaky, clear
discharge Treatments
Antifungal cream or pill
Eczema Genetic causes – usually
associated with allergies and asthma
NOT contagious Symptoms
Itchiness in one or more areas
Dry, patchy or scaly red areas that look like a rash
Rough, thickened skin Sores that form by
scratching and may ooze watery fluids
Eczema Continued Treatments
Daily moisturizers Prescribed oral steroids Topical Steroids Antihistamines Wet dressings – control itch
Psoriasis Only about 1 – 3% of
the world have psoriasis
Causes: Genetics – 9 different
gene mutations associated
Immune – T-cells are over active an d attack skin cells
Environmental Triggers
Psoriasis continued Symptoms
Red patches of skin covered with silvery scales
Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children)
Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
Itching, burning or soreness
Thickened, pitted or ridged nails
Swollen and stiff joints
Onychocryptosis (Ingrown nails) Signs/Symptoms
Pain, mild swelling in area at beginning Extra skin growing around end of nail Slight drainage (pus) Increased redness, swelling Possible infection Rarely a fever
Onychocryptosis (Ingrown nails) Causes
Shoes that are too tight Improperly cut toenails
Prevention Wear shoes that fit Trim toe nails straight across
Treatments Initially – soak in hot water for 10 to 15
minutes to soften nail and then fix Surgical removal
Onychocryptosis (Ingrown nails)
Skin Cancer Causes
Over use of tanning booths
Excessive exposure to x-rays
Diseases that cause immuno-suppression
Some chemical contact Arsenic (miners, sheep
shearers and farmers) Hydrocarbons in tar,
oils and soot
Symptoms Small blood vessels
may be visible within the tumor.
A central depression with crusting and bleeding (ulceration) frequently develops.
A BCC is often mistaken for a sore that does not heal.
Prevention Limit sun exposure. Attempt to avoid the sun's
intense rays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Apply sunscreen frequently. Use a sunscreen with
sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 both before and during sun exposure. Select products that block both UVA and UVB light. The label will tell you.
If you are likely to sunburn, wear long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat.
Avoid artificial tanning booths. Conduct periodic skin self-examinations.
Skin Cancer cont. Checking Your Skin
Asymmetry-One side of the lesion does not look like the other.
Border irregularity-Margins may be notched or irregular.
Color-Melanomas are often a mixture of black, tan, brown, blue, red, or white.
Diameter-Cancerous lesions are usually larger than 6 mm across (about the size of a pencil eraser), but any change in size may be significant.
Skin Cancer cont. Basal Cell Carcinoma
(BCC)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Melanoma
Staphylococcus AureusMinor
Staphylococcus Aureus Major
Vitiligo
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