Anatomy of the Nail and Skin Examination
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What are the components assessed during the physical examination of the skin when inspecting for color changes?

  • Length, width, volume, weight
  • Color, moistness/dryness, temperature, texture (correct)
  • Transparency, brightness, opacity, reflection
  • Thickness, elasticity, hydration, pH
  • Which type of lesions are skin lesions as they first appear?

  • Primary lesions (correct)
  • Secondary lesions
  • Macules
  • Papules
  • Which skin lesions include freckles, junctional nevi, tattoos, and vitiligo?

  • Papules
  • Wheals
  • Vesicles
  • Macules (correct)
  • What is the term for skin lesions that are over 1 cm in diameter?

    <p>Plaques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affects nail growth according to the text?

    <p>Disease, hormone imbalance, and genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of scalp follicles are typically in the anagen phase?

    <p>84%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of nails that gives them their structure?

    <p>Keratin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the hair follicular life cycle represents a resting period?

    <p>Telogen phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body acts as a 'shock absorber' to protect organs from injury?

    <p>Collagen network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands?

    <p>Dermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main protein that holds the dermis together and gives the skin its strength?

    <p>Collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which layer of the skin would you find Merkel cells and melanocytes?

    <p>Basal layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sweat glands open onto the surface of the skin and help in cooling through evaporation?

    <p>Eccrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result in characteristic odors in regions where apocrine glands are found?

    <p>Bacteria that accumulate in nearby hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the skin is also known as the subcutaneous layer?

    <p>Subcutis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the hair follicle is responsible for producing the hair shaft?

    <p>Hair matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary technique used to examine the surface characteristics of skin lesions?

    <p>Dermoscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of nail pitting associated with psoriasis?

    <p>Small, superficial depressions in the nail plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of nail clubbing?

    <p>Chronic respiratory disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary skin lesion?

    <p>Wheal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a secondary skin lesion?

    <p>Crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the anagen phase of the hair follicle cycle, which of the following occurs?

    <p>The hair shaft is actively growing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the stratum corneum?

    <p>To act as a barrier against water loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the telogen phase of the hair follicle cycle?

    <p>The hair is in a resting phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the physical examination of the skin, which of the following should be assessed?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anatomy of the Nail

    • Composed of keratinized structure from the nail plate
    • Grows 0.1 mm/day, individual rates depend on age, time of year, activity level, and heredity
    • 6 months to completely regrow (toenails up to 12 or more months)

    Hair Facts

    • Follicular life cycle can be divided into 3 phases
    • The anagen phase is the phase of active growth and lasts approximately 3-4 years, approximately 84% of scalp follicles are in the anagen phase
    • The catagen phase marks follicular regression and lasts approximately 2-3 weeks, 1-2% of follicles are in the catagen phase
    • The telogen phase represents a resting period and lasts approximately 3 months, 10-15% of all hair follicles are in the telogen phase

    Skin Facts

    • The keratin, a protein formed from dead cells, protects the skin from harmful substances
    • Stratum lucidum – found only in the thick skin of palms, soles, and digits
    • Stratum granulosum
    • Stratum spinosum – desmosomes to join cells and Langerhans cells
    • Basal layer/basement membrane - Inner layer of the epidermis, containing basal cells that continually divide, forming new keratinocytes

    Sweat Glands

    • Eccrine glands – true sweat glands, open onto surface of the skin and provide cooling of the skin from evaporation
    • Apocrine glands under the arms, in the groin, and in a few other smaller regions of the body
    • Secretions produce little or no odors in themselves, bacteria that accumulate in the nearby hair can result in characteristic odors

    Dermis and Subcutis

    • The dermis is the middle layer of the skin and contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands
    • The dermis is held together by a protein called collagen, made by fibroblasts (skin cells that give the skin its strength and resilience)
    • The subcutis is the deepest layer of skin and is also known as the subcutaneous layer or hypodermis

    Physical Examination of the Skin

    • Inspection and Palpation for Color, Moistness/dryness, Temperature, Texture, and Turgor
    • Includes assessment of mucus membranes and intertriginous areas

    Primary Skin Lesions

    • Papules
    • Macules
    • Plaques
    • Wheals
    • Vesicles and Bullae
    • Pustules

    Secondary Lesions

    • Formed from primary lesions

    Physical Examination of the Hair

    • Inspection & Palpation for Quantity, Distribution, Color, Texture, and Presence of abnormalities

    Physical Examination of the Nails

    • Inspection and Palpation for Shape, Color, and Lesions or other abnormalities

    Diagnostic Techniques

    • Woods light
    • Dermoscopy
    • Diascopy
    • Direct microscopy
    • Biopsy – punch, incisional, excisional, shave
    • Patch and prick skin testing

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    Learn about the anatomy of nails and how to perform a physical examination of the skin. Understand factors affecting nail growth and common nail disorders. Explore techniques for inspecting and palpating skin for color, moisture, temperature, texture, and turgor.

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