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(parasitic infections)
Scabies: |
red-brown raised on any moist area;wrist, elbow, axilla...
severe itching TREATMENT: disinfect with bleach + hot water(74.1) medicated lotions |
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(parasitic infections)
Pediculus(lice) pediculosis Capitis(head lice) pediculosis Corporis(body lice) pediculosis Pubis(pubic lice) |
grey, red-brown, oval
live on blood ooff human and animals. lesions are pruritic, papules, macule at site of bite TREATMENT: medicated lotions, disinfect |
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(parasitic infections)
Bed Bugs |
reddish brown insect 3-5mm long, feed on human blood,stay in cracks of furniture, mattresses, wallpaper...lesion is pruritic. Found in rowa or clusters on face, neck, hands and arms.
TREATMENT: medicated lotions disinfect. |
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(bacterial infections)
Impedigo |
contagious superficial infection
rupture of patules, serous fluid hardens into a yellow crust, scratching spreads, Most common on childrens face. TREATMENT: antibiotics, refer to MD |
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(Fungal infections)
Tinea (ringworm) tinea Capitis ( on scalp) tinea Pedis (Athletes foot) (on foot) Tinea Veriscolor(upper chest,arms, back) |
flaking skin, round itchy patches,
aggravated by heat, sweat, moisture. TREATMENT: topical antifungal, keep area clean & dry, change clothing daily. |
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(Fungal infection)
Yeast infections |
found in GI track, vagina, mouth.
due to release of toxins to surface of skin. TREATMENT: antibiotic, diet change, decrease sugar intake scaling, pustules. people commonly affected are: immunosuppressed, poor nutrition, increase sugar intake... |
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(Viral infections)
Herpes herpes simlex 1: cold sore herpes simplex 2: genital Varicella-Zoster:cause chicken pox(kids) shingles(adults) Shingles; pain can last for months |
grows in immunosuppressed neurons, activated by stress, poor diet. Pain, tingling, itching, last appr. 2-4 weeks
TREATMENT: antiviral medication |
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(Viral infections)
Verrucas(plantar warts) |
found on sole of foot,
95% untreated disappear after 5 years. TREATMENT: foot bath, antifungal agents, tea tree essential oil. |
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(viral infections)
Pityriasis rosea |
maily affect young adults, more in winter. commonly seen on extremities, christmas tree pattern, mild to severe pruritis, Herald patch(lesion enlarge then fades)
TREATMENT: stops on its own 6-8 weeks |
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Non- infectious
Psoriasis |
inflammatory skin disease, 1/3 heredity/family history. Silvery scales, commonly found on knoees, sacrum, elbow, scalp.
TREATMENT: ultraviolet light, salt water bath, warm climate... no known cure |
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non-infectious
Eczema |
aka atopic dermatitis, occur in children & adults, sensitized immune system. commonly found on face, trunk, scalp, popliteus... pruritis, crusting lesions.
TREATMENT: topical steroids, skin emollient, avoid soap, decrease stress. |
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non-infectious
Nummular Eczema |
often seen in elderly men,
coin shape lesions, secondary bacterial infections. commonly on arms & legs. |
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non- infectious
Contact dermatitis |
predisposed to asthma & hay fever. erythema + edema, itching,
TREATMENT: removal of irritant, antipruritic lotions, antihistamines |
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non- infectious
Lichen planus |
commonly seen on wrist, ankles, trunk, oral lesions.Shiny purple,white topped, polygonal papules. rough & scaly, severe pruritis.
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non- infectious
Urticaria (Hives) |
allergic reaction, sized in mm. raised pink or red area
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non-infectious
SLE(Lupus)(systemic Lupus Erythematosus) |
butterfly rash in face(acute), more common in women, looks like psorisis(subacute).
TREATMENT: none |
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non- infectious
Scleroderma |
no known cause, connective tissue condition. violet, firm inelastic macules or plaques. maily seen on trunk, extremities and head.
TREATMENT: none |
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non-infectious
Acne Vulgaris |
most commonly seen acne.
comedons(white/black head) |
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non-infectious
Acne Conglobata |
Chronic/ severe acne.
deep absesses, inflammation |
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non-infectious
acne rosacea/rosacea |
more on middle aged/older adults. erythema on nose& cheeks
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Neoplasms
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3 types; nonmalignant, premalignant & malignant(cancerous).
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Non malignant neoplasm
Skin tags |
pinhead, soft and round, mostly on elderly, pregnant, obese people. brown skin colored
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nonmalignant neoplasm;
Keratoses |
horny wart like lesion, may become large, rough, brown/black. dry brown, scaly patches about 1cm.
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nonmalignant neoplasm;
Lentigines (liver spots) |
dark and large, grow slowly, flat on skin
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Pre malignant neoplasm;
Nevi(moles) |
tan, deep, brown, blue/black. flat or elevated. hairy or not. if color or size change refer to MD.
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Malignant neoplasm;
Basal Cell Carcinoma |
non growing tumor on head. caused by ultraviolet. small, raised, pearly nodule. red, scaly raised.
TREATMENT: surgical |
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malignant neoplasm;
Sqamos Cell Carcinoma |
sun damaged skin, become ulcerated lesions. cased by over exposure to sun, tars, exposure to arsenic.
TREATMENT: surgical |
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Malignant Melanoma
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most serious, develop from nevi(moles). invades lymphatic system & distant organs. can be cured if caught early.
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