integ exam2 Flashcards

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• local skin irritation
• delayed allergic response- allergen has contact with the skin and immune system gets activated.
• redness, swelling, itching
• can occur from chemicals, cosmetics, soaps, latex, poison ivy/oak/sumac

• eczema
• genetic component
• red and itchy skin
• allergic association

• due to venous stasis
• occurs mostly on lower extremities
• begins with erythema and pruritis then petechiae develop
• hyperpigmentation of skin occurs

• inflammation of the scalp, eyebrows, eyelids, ear canals, nasolabial folds, axillae, chest and back
• lesions are scaly white or yellow plaques, itching
• cause is unknown/ idiopathic

• inspection
• complete history
• look for exposures/causes

• avoid irritants/allergens
• moisturize
• control inflammation/itching
• topic agents
• corticosteroids- topical, oral, or injection depedning on severity

• common
• factors- genetics, increased androgen levels, premenstrual hormonal fluctuations, bacterial infections

• prescription and OTC drugs available for treatment
• dermabrasion
• photodynamic therapy

usually begins between ages 30-50

signs- erythema, papules/pustules

telangiectasis- dilation of capillaries causing small red/purple dusters or spider veins

• chronic, noncontagious, recurring skin disorder
• thought to be an immune system problem
• genetic predisposition
• first lesions commonly appears after an upper respiratory infection

an allergic reaction with skin manifestations

can result in necrosis

detachment of less than 10% of epidermis

infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues

generally caused by staphylococcus

skin will be erythematous, swollen and painful

also known as a boil or skin access

inflammation of hair follicles

lesion may drain pus and necrotic tissue

collection of boils that have multiple pus "heads"

begins as firm mass and evolves into erythematous painful, swollen mass

abscess may devlop