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Which layer of the skin provides pigment to protect against UV radiation?
Which layer of the skin provides pigment to protect against UV radiation?
- Stratum basale
- Dermis
- Epidermis (correct)
- Hypodermis
Which of the following cell types is responsible for the waterproofing characteristic of skin?
Which of the following cell types is responsible for the waterproofing characteristic of skin?
- Melanocytes
- Langerhan's cells
- Adipocytes
- Keratinocytes (correct)
Which skin layer contains blood vessels that supply the skin?
Which skin layer contains blood vessels that supply the skin?
- Dermis
- Epidermis
- Stratum lucidum
- Hypodermis (correct)
Which of the following skin conditions is characterized by hyperkeratosis at a site of intermittent pressure?
Which of the following skin conditions is characterized by hyperkeratosis at a site of intermittent pressure?
What is the primary difference between corns and calluses upon physical examination?
What is the primary difference between corns and calluses upon physical examination?
A patient presents with a subungual hematoma after trauma. Which of the following is MOST important to rule out?
A patient presents with a subungual hematoma after trauma. Which of the following is MOST important to rule out?
Which of the following actions is appropriate for treating a subungual hematoma within 24-48 hours of the injury?
Which of the following actions is appropriate for treating a subungual hematoma within 24-48 hours of the injury?
What nail condition is caused by incurvation or impingement of a nail border into its adjacent nail fold?
What nail condition is caused by incurvation or impingement of a nail border into its adjacent nail fold?
Which recommendation is MOST appropriate for preventing ingrown toenails?
Which recommendation is MOST appropriate for preventing ingrown toenails?
Which of the following infectious agents is MOST commonly associated with paronychia?
Which of the following infectious agents is MOST commonly associated with paronychia?
What is the MOST appropriate initial treatment for mild cases of paronychia?
What is the MOST appropriate initial treatment for mild cases of paronychia?
A patient presents with urticaria and angioedema following a bee sting. Which of the following symptoms indicates a need for IMMEDIATE assessment for airway compromise?
A patient presents with urticaria and angioedema following a bee sting. Which of the following symptoms indicates a need for IMMEDIATE assessment for airway compromise?
What is the MOST common immunologic mechanism that causes urticaria to form?
What is the MOST common immunologic mechanism that causes urticaria to form?
What is the expected duration of individual lesions in true urticaria?
What is the expected duration of individual lesions in true urticaria?
A patient is diagnosed with chronic urticaria. Which of the following treatments would be LEAST effective?
A patient is diagnosed with chronic urticaria. Which of the following treatments would be LEAST effective?
Which of the following interventions is most important for a patient experiencing angioedema that involves the lips, tongue and/or mouth?
Which of the following interventions is most important for a patient experiencing angioedema that involves the lips, tongue and/or mouth?
A patient develops a widespread, symmetrical, erythematous eruption after starting a new medication. This presentation is MOST consistent with which integumentary disorder?
A patient develops a widespread, symmetrical, erythematous eruption after starting a new medication. This presentation is MOST consistent with which integumentary disorder?
Appropriate management of drug eruptions includes which of the following?
Appropriate management of drug eruptions includes which of the following?
A patient develops a skin reaction characterized by fever, chills, and joint pain after starting a new medication. Which of the following should be suspected?
A patient develops a skin reaction characterized by fever, chills, and joint pain after starting a new medication. Which of the following should be suspected?
A patient presents with a pruritic, scaling rash on their hands after using a new dish soap. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A patient presents with a pruritic, scaling rash on their hands after using a new dish soap. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?
Which of the following is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis?
Which of the following is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis?
A patient with allergic contact dermatitis exhibits erythema with severe swelling and bullae. What is the MOST appropriate intervention?
A patient with allergic contact dermatitis exhibits erythema with severe swelling and bullae. What is the MOST appropriate intervention?
A patient's rash presents in linear streaks after hiking in the woods. Which of the following is the MOST likely etiology?
A patient's rash presents in linear streaks after hiking in the woods. Which of the following is the MOST likely etiology?
A patient with suspected allergic contact dermatitis has a positive patch test. What does this indicate?
A patient with suspected allergic contact dermatitis has a positive patch test. What does this indicate?
Following a poison ivy/oak exposure, what is the MOST appropriate action to remove the causative oil and minimize the reaction?
Following a poison ivy/oak exposure, what is the MOST appropriate action to remove the causative oil and minimize the reaction?
Describe atopic dermatitis (eczema).
Describe atopic dermatitis (eczema).
What are the diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis?
What are the diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis?
A patient with known atopic dermatitis presents with a suspected secondary opportunistic infection. What is the MOST likely causative organism?
A patient with known atopic dermatitis presents with a suspected secondary opportunistic infection. What is the MOST likely causative organism?
A mother asks about bathing her child with atopic dermatitis. What is the MOST appropriate guidance?
A mother asks about bathing her child with atopic dermatitis. What is the MOST appropriate guidance?
A patient exhibits sharply demarcated plaques with silvery scales on the elbows and knees. This presentation aligns with which condition?
A patient exhibits sharply demarcated plaques with silvery scales on the elbows and knees. This presentation aligns with which condition?
The Koebner phenomenon is associated with what?
The Koebner phenomenon is associated with what?
Characterizing the Auspitz sign.
Characterizing the Auspitz sign.
A patient experiences a mild flare of psoriasis. Which intervention is appropriate without contacting a preceptor?
A patient experiences a mild flare of psoriasis. Which intervention is appropriate without contacting a preceptor?
A patient has intertriginous psoriasis & asks how to care for it. Which is the MOST appropriate reply?
A patient has intertriginous psoriasis & asks how to care for it. Which is the MOST appropriate reply?
A patient presents with scaling on the scalp, face, and upper trunk, along with oily, yellowish dandruff. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A patient presents with scaling on the scalp, face, and upper trunk, along with oily, yellowish dandruff. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?
What is the recommendation for treating seborrheic dermatitis?
What is the recommendation for treating seborrheic dermatitis?
Which of the following dermatophyte infections is commonly known as “jock itch”?
Which of the following dermatophyte infections is commonly known as “jock itch”?
What is the BEST course of action if a patient has Tinea and after review of symptoms is suspected to have a dermatophyte infection.
What is the BEST course of action if a patient has Tinea and after review of symptoms is suspected to have a dermatophyte infection.
Infected feet are more prone to fungus, so...?
Infected feet are more prone to fungus, so...?
A patient is diagnosed with intertrigo and asks what it is. What is the BEST response?
A patient is diagnosed with intertrigo and asks what it is. What is the BEST response?
Which risk factors are associated with intertrigo?
Which risk factors are associated with intertrigo?
How is an identified intertrigo are MOST immediately cared for?
How is an identified intertrigo are MOST immediately cared for?
What characteristic distinguishes corns from calluses regarding their depth?
What characteristic distinguishes corns from calluses regarding their depth?
What is the rationale for performing nail trephination within 24-48 hours of a subungual hematoma?
What is the rationale for performing nail trephination within 24-48 hours of a subungual hematoma?
What long term complication can arise from an untreated ingrown toenail?
What long term complication can arise from an untreated ingrown toenail?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of the lesions in true urticaria?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of the lesions in true urticaria?
What is the MOST likely cause of acute urticaria?
What is the MOST likely cause of acute urticaria?
What is the expected course of treatment if a patient returns for further evaluation of drug eruptions?
What is the expected course of treatment if a patient returns for further evaluation of drug eruptions?
Which of the following is the MOST key element in diagnosing a drug eruption?
Which of the following is the MOST key element in diagnosing a drug eruption?
What does a linear streak pattern on a patient's body upon physical examination suggest?
What does a linear streak pattern on a patient's body upon physical examination suggest?
What is the recovery timeline after beginning interventions, for allergic contact dermatitis?
What is the recovery timeline after beginning interventions, for allergic contact dermatitis?
What action should be taken to remove the contaminant causing poison oak?
What action should be taken to remove the contaminant causing poison oak?
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for atopic dermatitis?
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for atopic dermatitis?
When providing gentle skin care, what bathing practices MOST benefit patients?
When providing gentle skin care, what bathing practices MOST benefit patients?
What is the timeframe a patient should return for evaluation if symptoms of psoriasis do not improve after implementing interventions?
What is the timeframe a patient should return for evaluation if symptoms of psoriasis do not improve after implementing interventions?
Why are topical steroids not recommended for use near the eyes with seborrheic dermatitis?
Why are topical steroids not recommended for use near the eyes with seborrheic dermatitis?
Which of the following is MOST important to avoid for preventing the growth of fungi?
Which of the following is MOST important to avoid for preventing the growth of fungi?
Which is associated with Intertrigo?
Which is associated with Intertrigo?
Which of the following is the LEAST effective treatment for a patient with urticaria that is described as chronic?
Which of the following is the LEAST effective treatment for a patient with urticaria that is described as chronic?
When should you contact the preceptor immediately?
When should you contact the preceptor immediately?
Which of the following best describes the origin of squamous cell carcinoma?
Which of the following best describes the origin of squamous cell carcinoma?
What characteristic skin condition must be suspected if present along with subungual hematoma?
What characteristic skin condition must be suspected if present along with subungual hematoma?
What is a characteristic concern for an acute case of paronychia?
What is a characteristic concern for an acute case of paronychia?
What common symptoms are present if a patient has a drug eruption that is considered complex?
What common symptoms are present if a patient has a drug eruption that is considered complex?
What causes drug eruptions?
What causes drug eruptions?
What is needed if a patient experiences skin lichenification?
What is needed if a patient experiences skin lichenification?
How is Pityriasis Rosea identified on a patient's body?
How is Pityriasis Rosea identified on a patient's body?
What infection can be caused once a bacterial process breaks out in toe web spaces?
What infection can be caused once a bacterial process breaks out in toe web spaces?
Which best describes the lesions associated Tinea versicolor?
Which best describes the lesions associated Tinea versicolor?
Which is the MOST typical physical presentation of Erysipelas skin?
Which is the MOST typical physical presentation of Erysipelas skin?
As defined within this content in review, what is the initial cause for cellulitis?
As defined within this content in review, what is the initial cause for cellulitis?
What treatment is most needed for a Furuncle?
What treatment is most needed for a Furuncle?
Why is it important to provide intermittent warm compress with diagnosis of Furunculosis?
Why is it important to provide intermittent warm compress with diagnosis of Furunculosis?
Why does Folliculitis form?
Why does Folliculitis form?
How is Pseudofolliculitis Barbae formed?
How is Pseudofolliculitis Barbae formed?
What statement is true when comparing cellulitis and erysipelas?
What statement is true when comparing cellulitis and erysipelas?
Which of the following is the main cause of Molluscum contagiosum?
Which of the following is the main cause of Molluscum contagiosum?
How is Molluscum contagiosum spread?
How is Molluscum contagiosum spread?
The main causes of scabies is due from infestation from what?
The main causes of scabies is due from infestation from what?
What are effective techniques towards managing the transmission of scabies?
What are effective techniques towards managing the transmission of scabies?
What must also be treated at the same time when providing therapies for scabies or pediculosis?
What must also be treated at the same time when providing therapies for scabies or pediculosis?
What is a classic symptoms associated with the skin that presents pediculosis?
What is a classic symptoms associated with the skin that presents pediculosis?
Which is necessary if a patient suffers from a diagnosis of Epidermal Inclusion Cyst?
Which is necessary if a patient suffers from a diagnosis of Epidermal Inclusion Cyst?
What is the average rate of progression for a untreated sunspot to develop into squamous cell carcinoma in any given year?
What is the average rate of progression for a untreated sunspot to develop into squamous cell carcinoma in any given year?
Which is most common type of Melanoma skin version?
Which is most common type of Melanoma skin version?
How would you identify that a patient has a high suspicion of melanoma?
How would you identify that a patient has a high suspicion of melanoma?
Regarding the layers of the skin, which layer is characterized by fibrous connective tissues, nervous tissue, and blood vessels?
Regarding the layers of the skin, which layer is characterized by fibrous connective tissues, nervous tissue, and blood vessels?
Upon physical examination, a distinct characteristic of a corn is its...
Upon physical examination, a distinct characteristic of a corn is its...
What focused history questions are MOST appropriate when evaluating a patient presenting with a suspected corn?
What focused history questions are MOST appropriate when evaluating a patient presenting with a suspected corn?
Which physical finding is MOST indicative of differentiating a soft corn from a hard corn?
Which physical finding is MOST indicative of differentiating a soft corn from a hard corn?
After manual removal of a corn, what characteristic should provide the MOST insight into the diagnosis of the lesion?
After manual removal of a corn, what characteristic should provide the MOST insight into the diagnosis of the lesion?
A recommendation for intervention of corns includes?
A recommendation for intervention of corns includes?
What is the MOST accurate description regarding how blood becomes trapped within a subungual hematoma?
What is the MOST accurate description regarding how blood becomes trapped within a subungual hematoma?
What differential diagnosis must have high suspicion if a patient presents trauma to the nail and upon examination a pigmented nail is present?
What differential diagnosis must have high suspicion if a patient presents trauma to the nail and upon examination a pigmented nail is present?
After performing nail trephination, the patient should be instructed to return with...
After performing nail trephination, the patient should be instructed to return with...
Which action contributes to forming a possible infection that can develop in an ingrown toenail?
Which action contributes to forming a possible infection that can develop in an ingrown toenail?
What infection can develop along the nail margin, which is a possible long-term complication if a patient does not have interventions to address an ingrown toenail?
What infection can develop along the nail margin, which is a possible long-term complication if a patient does not have interventions to address an ingrown toenail?
When mild cases of ingrown toenails are present, it's recommended to...
When mild cases of ingrown toenails are present, it's recommended to...
What measures aid the MOST towards interventions to prevent an ingrown toenail from becoming an issue?
What measures aid the MOST towards interventions to prevent an ingrown toenail from becoming an issue?
To help manage an identified case of paronychia, warm compressions MOST benefits the diagnosis by...
To help manage an identified case of paronychia, warm compressions MOST benefits the diagnosis by...
The MOST likely method that organisms will enter to cause paronychia includes...
The MOST likely method that organisms will enter to cause paronychia includes...
When is a preceptor's guidance MOST needed when addressing a recurrent ingrown toenail?
When is a preceptor's guidance MOST needed when addressing a recurrent ingrown toenail?
Urticaria from stimuli occurs from what?
Urticaria from stimuli occurs from what?
Which action provides the MOST direct impact towards managing acute urticaria?
Which action provides the MOST direct impact towards managing acute urticaria?
What is the average timeline for patients that a patient should return for evaluation, if further treatment has not met positive results, for contact dermatitis?
What is the average timeline for patients that a patient should return for evaluation, if further treatment has not met positive results, for contact dermatitis?
Identifying key symptoms should be sought when evaluating patients diagnosed with psorisis, what are they?
Identifying key symptoms should be sought when evaluating patients diagnosed with psorisis, what are they?
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Epidermis
Epidermis
The outer layer of the skin, providing a protective barrier.
Dermis
Dermis
The layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.
Hypodermis
Hypodermis
Layer beneath the dermis that connects the skin to underlying organs and contains fat tissue.
Macule
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Plaque
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Nodule
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Pustule
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Vesicle
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Bulla
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Wheal
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Scale
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Crust
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Erosion
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Fissure
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Ulcer
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Hypertrophic Scar
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Keloid
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Excoriation
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Lichenification
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Telangiectasia
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Petechiae
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Purpura
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Callus
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Corn
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Subungual Hematoma
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Ingrown Toenail
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Paronychia
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Urticaria
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Angioedema
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Drug Eruption
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Contact Dermatitis
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Atopic Dermatitis
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Psoriasis
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Fungal Infections
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Intertrigo
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Pityriasis Rosea
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Acne Vulgaris
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Rosacea
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Impetigo
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Erysipelas
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Cellulitis
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Furunculosis
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Folliculitis
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Pseudofolliculitis barbae
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squamous cell carcinoma
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Study Notes
Unit 7: Integumentary Disorders
Terminal Learning Objectives
- Determine what exams and questions to ask to accurately identify the correct treatment plans for integumentary disorders
Enabling Learning Objectives
- Analyze facts and principles related to integumentary disorders
- Distinguish signs/symptoms/findings of common and life-threatening integumentary disorders
- Comprehend importance of patient interviewing to arrive at correct diagnosis
- Differentiate integumentary disorders
- Calculate treatment plans and patient education for integumentary disorders
- Appropriately identify red flags
Unit Overview
- Conditions discussed include: Fungal Infections, Intertrigo, Pityriasis Rosea, Acne Vulgaris, Rosacea, Impetigo, Erysipelas, Cellulitis, Furunculosis Folliculitis, and Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)
- Also covers: Warts, Molluscum Contagiosum, Scabies, Pediculosis, Epidermal Inclusion Cyst, Actinic Keratosis, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, and Malignant Melanoma
Important Integumentary Note
- Note, most diagnoses lack a description or pictorial representation of the various disorders for people of color
- Conduct a thorough and careful history and examination as presentations vary with all skin tones
- Skin exams will sensitive patient areas, be respectful
Skin Structure
- The skin has two layers called the Dermis and Epidermis
- The Epidermis has 5 cell layers and 3 cell types
- Keratinocytes provide strength and waterproofing
- Melanocytes provide pigment of epidermis and absorb/scatter UV radiation
- Langerhan's cells are macrophages
- The epidermis lacks blood vessels
Dermis Characteristics
- Functionally comprises fibrous connective tissues with nervous tissue and blood supply
- Hair follicles, nails, skin glands (eccrine & apocrine sweat glands), sensory receptors, blood vessels and smooth muscle fibers originate in the dermis
Subcutaneous Layer Traits
- Connects the skin to underlying organs
- Contains major blood vessels that supply skin
- There is no sharp boundary between it and dermis
- Insulates for thermoregulation which conserves body heat and keeps heat out
Skin Lesion Terminology
- Macule: Usually <1cm
- Patch: Usually >1cm
- Scale
- Papule
- Plaque
- Nodule
- Pustule
- Vesicle
- Bulla
- Wheal
- Crust
- Erosion
- Fissure
- Ulcer
- Hypertrophic Scar
- Keloid
- Excoriation
- Lichenification
- Cyst
- Milia
- Comedones
- Petechia
- Purpura
- Telangiectasia
Calluses and Corns
- Areas of hyperkeratosis occur at a site with high intermittent pressure or friction
- Calluses are generally superficial, often covering broad areas of skin lacking a central plug
- Corns are deeper lesions frequently painful or tender when pressure is applied
Signs and Symptoms for Calluses and Corns
- Thick superficial lesions are more likely calluses; extreme friction makes calluses become thick and irritated
- Deeper skin lesions are more likely corns, frequently painful and tender when pressure is applied
Focused History for Calluses and Corns
- Inquire about shoe type
- Check for poorly fitting military boots
- Assess activity level and note any recent changes
Physical Exam for Calluses and Corns
- Calluses lack a central plug and have a more even appearance
- After paring, calluses show smooth translucent skin
- Corns feature a keratinous plug, pea-sized or slightly larger, that extends through most of dermis
- Soft Corns: Form between toes
- Hard Corns: Over prominent bony protuberances
- Paring shows a sharply outlined yellowish to tan translucent core
Differential Diagnosis for Calluses and Corns
- Bunion: valgus deformity of great toe
- Metatarsalgia: pain on the plantar surface of 2nd and 3rd metatarsals
- Plantar wart: verrucous papule that may have pain with pressure
- Molluscum contagiosum: pearly umbilicated papules
- Furuncle: painful inflammatory swelling
Treatment for Calluses and Corns
- Clinic: Manual removal (paring) using a dermablade or scalpel to gradually shave off layers of hyperkeratotic tissue
- Home: Nail file, emery board, or pumice stone immediately after bathing to remove keratotic tissue
- Use of keratolytics like salicyclic acid
- Cushioning and altering foot biomechanics can help prevent corns and help existing corns
- Reduce the pressure of the affected surface by redistributing where possible, use pads rings, and moleskin to help
- Wear soft, well-fitting shoes where toes can move freely
Calluses and Corns: Follow Up Actions
- Return for further evaluation if symptoms do not improve within 1 month
- Green Directive: Routine Review by Preceptor IAW 44-103
Subungual Hematoma
- Occurs when blood becomes trapped between the nail plate and the nail bed
Subungual Hematoma: Signs and Symptoms
- Pain results from pressure in a confined space
- Possible eventual separation of and temporary loss of the nail plate
Subungual Hematoma: Focused History
- Trauma or injury history will provide vital information
Subungual Hematoma: Physical Exam
- Look for swelling, ecchymosis, and disruption of nail plate
- Blood may be visible under nail and the nail may be tender to palpation
Subungual Hematoma: Differential Diagnosis
- Fracture if trauma is suspected, x-ray is needed
- Subungual melanoma shows a pigmented nail, is painless, nail grows and spot doesn't move and no trauma history
- Subungual keratoacanthoma presents suddenly with pain, swelling, and inflammation without trauma history
Subungual Hematoma: Treatment
- Nail trephination can be used within 24-48 hours
- Create a hole in nail plate to permit blood escape with an 18-gauge needle in a rotary, drilling motion/electrocautery device
- Do not perform if nail is injured or deformed
- Video reference to watch is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7zB0uHT_lc
Subungual Hematoma: Follow-up Actions
- Follow up for further evaluation if symptoms do not improve within 1-2 days
- Green Directive: Routine Review by Preceptor IAW 44-103
Ingrown Toenail
- Incurvation or impingement of a nail border into it's adjacent nail fold causes severe pain
- Causes can be excessive trimming of nail plate tight shoes, abnormal gait, bulbous toe shape or various congenital variations in nail countour
- Infection can eventually occur along the nail margin referred to as paronychia
Ingrown Toenail: Signs and Symptoms
- Pain can be felt along corner of the nail fold or less commonly the entire lateral margin.
- Discomfort initially is mild (especially with offending shows) but will increase over time
Ingrown Toenail: Focused History
- Note any shoes worn (ex: military boots)
- Activity Level
- History of nail trauma
- Nail trimming, either too short or rounded edges is a common cause
Ingrown Toenail: Physical Exam
- Assessment presents clear incurvation or impingement of a nail border into the adjacent nail fold
Ingrown Toenail: Differential Diagnosis
- Osteochondroma: Benign bone tumor common in young adults, X-rays are needed
- Paronychia: Infection of the periungual tissues that causes pain along the nail margin
- Amelanotic melanoma: occurs in older adults, granulation tissue surrounds toe
- Tinea unguium (onychomycosis): presents as lusterless, brittle, discolored, hypertrophic nails
- Bunion presents with valgus deformity of great toe
Ingrown Toenail: Treatment
- In mild cases, insert cotton between ingrown nail plate and painful fold using a thin instrument
- In more moderate development of infection, nail partial or occasionally total nail excision occurs
- For recurrent ingrown nails, consider destruction of adjacent nail matrix with phenol or trichloro-acetic acid, ask for preceptor guidance if you chose a permanent solution
Ingrown Toenail: Follow-Up Actions
- Wear well-fitting shoes, a larger toe box may help!
- Warm Epsom salt soaks may relieve some symptoms
- Proper nail trimming, cut straight across
- Change socks often if in the field environment
- Return for further evaluation if symptoms do not improve in one week or sooner if symptoms worsen
- Green Directive: Routine Review by Preceptor IAW 44-103
Paronychia: Cause and Onset
- Infection of tissues surrounding nail margin
- Causative organisms: Staphylococcus aureus or streptococci
- Organisms most often enter through a epidermal break causing inflammation, hangnail, trauma on the nail fold, loss of cuticle/ chronic irritation
- In toes, infection starts as an ingrown toenail
Paronychia: Signs and Symptoms
- Symptoms appear across margin of redness, swelling warmth and swelling
- Discharge usually develops across nail margin/sometimes beneath
Paronychia: Physical Exam
- Note, redness, swelling pain
- Possible discharge / pus
- Nail borders tender to palpation
- Gait abnormalities
Paronychia: Differential Diagnosis
- Felon: painful swollen pad of digit (“fingertip”), and often requires incision/drainage procedures
- Osteochondroma: benign bone tumor common in young adults, X-rays needed
- Amelanotic melanoma: occurs in older adults, granulation tissue is often seen surrounding toe
- Ingrown toenail: incurvation or impingement of nail border into adjacent nail fold
- Bunion: presents with valgus deformity of great toe
Paronychia: Treatment - Antibiotics, Drainage, and Potential for Infected Ingrown Toenail
- Antibiotics will often consist of dicloxacillin or cephalexin, some CA-MRSA (community acquired methicillin resistant S. Aureus) cases will call for use of trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole or doxycycline
- If the case has a fluctuant swelling or visible pus, drain with using with a #11 scalpel blade inserted between nail and nail fold. Skin incision is unnecessary
- For an infected ingrown toenail, nail excision is used
Paronychia: Follow-Up & Preventative Actions
- Warm compress and Epsom salt will likely help, initially.
- Return for further reevaluation of symptoms don't improve in 1 week or sooner, symptoms worsen
- Green Directive: Routine Review by Preceptor IAW 44-103
Urticaria
- Consists of migratory, well-circumscribed, erythematous, pruritic plaques on the skin
- Results from stimuli on an immunologic or nonimmunologic basis
- The most common immunologic mechanism is mediated by IgE
- Nonimmune-mediated mast cell activation by certain drugs, physical or emotional stimuli- mechanism is poorly understood
- Most incidents are acute and self-limited (1-2 weeks)
- Acute urticaria is often the result of food ingestion, infection, insect bite or sting, or medications.
Urticaria: Chronic vs Angioedema
- Chronic urticaria lasts more than 6 weeks, often autoimmune or idiopathic in orgin
- Angioedema may accompany urticaria
- Angioedema is the involvement of deeper subcutaneous tissue with swelling of the lips, eyelids, palms, soles, and genitalia.
- If the patient with angioedema involving lips, tongue, and mouth, immediately assess for signs of airway compromise
Urticaria & Angioedema: Signs & Symptoms
- Well demarcated
- Transient
- Often involving the dermis
- Red
- Varies in size
- Intensly pruritic
- Lasts <24hrs
- often only 2-4 hours
Urticaria & Angioedema: Focused History
- Exposure history is key
- Assess use of medications, food, and infections
Urticaria & Angioedema: Physcial Exam
- Swellings range from millimeters to centemeters
- The morphology of the lesion may vary over time, often resulting in bizarre or geographic patterns
- Dermatographism may also be present
- Wheal may appear after even small amounts of pressure to the skin
- ie; scratching the skin
Urticaria: Differential Diagnosis
- Papular urticaria is often correlated with insect bites, with it's central component
- Those with hereditary angioedema have an extremely positive family history of gi or respiratory problems
- Urticarial vasculitis often presents as serum sickness or an extreme drug reaction
- Diffuse, symmetric, drug eruptions is associated with exposure to antibiotics such as anticonvulsants
- Cellulitis is a diffuse, spreading infection from dermis w/ subcutaneous tissue, w a smaller/localized area
Urticaria Treatment & Follow-up
- First generation antihistamines like hydroxyzine or diphenhydramine can be effective
- Second generation antihistamines should be used 1st line and be less sedating
H2-blockers as Adjunct Therapy
- H2 blockers like cimetidine can be utilized, systemetic corticosteroids are used in diffused areas with severe symptoms/with preceptor approval
- To note corticosteroids are not chronic urticaria
- Avoid all inciting factors such as hot air, food, stress, and drugs
- Track all episodes with a episode diary, for those with unknown factors
- Consistently maintain airway patency with frequent monitoring
- Return for further evaluation if no airway has been compromised in 1 day
- Blue Directive: Contact Preceptor Immediately
Drug Eruptions
- Presents as cutaneous drug reactions, typically have acute abrupt onset due to symmetric widespread erythematous reactions
- Rashes are most adversive and frequently are caused by antibiotics and other anti-convulsants
- Often caused by - Amoxicillin - Ampicillin - TMP-SMX
Drug Eruption: Intensity Factor
- Intensity ranges from little pigment changes to an exfoliative dermatitis or even toxic epidermal nercrolysis, which causes hospitilization and extensive blistering that has a great affect on the membranes
Drug Eruptions: Signs and Symptoms
- Simple drug eruption:
- Often attributed from antibiotics
- Has a component of diffuse exanthem (rash) with little constitutional symptoms
- Complex drug eruption, often attributed from - sulfonamides - Allopurinol/anticonvulsants -Has a feverish constitutional that can present as a Arthralgia or malaise
Drug Eruptions: Physical Exam, Diagnosis,
- Assess any morbiliform or exanthematous that displays an exfloliative dermatitis
- Determine if there is angioedema and any vasculitis symptoms
- Be aware of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which will require quick treatment, as the symptoms can be life threathening
- Key to diagnosis, check medication hystory prescription & OTC
- After any discontinuation, evaluate any additional issues, this helps to make sure that what's helping is working
- Rechallenge could cause danger so it may need to be avoided if other options are exhausted
Drug Eruptions: Differential Diagnoses
- Check for Angioedema and Urticaria that has diffused into a skin lesion with pruritic reactions
- In drug eruptions there may be papillae, which needs to be investigated
- Once a diagnosis is determined, stop offending agent
Drug Eruptions: Medication & Follow-up
- Anti-histamines can help with uritcarial effects
- Severe reactions can be stopped with EVAC and immediate transfer for treatment
- Add any past allergies to the patient allergy logs with the proper reactions
- Blue Directive: Contact Preceptor Immediately and monitor those symptoms, evaluate is symptoms persist after 48 hours or sooner
Contact Dermatitis
- Acute or chronic dermatitis from direct skin contact with irritants or allergens
- Types include Irritant Contact Dermatitis and Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- ICD is caused by non-immune-modulated irritation of the skin by a substance leading to skin changes
- ACD is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction in which a foreign substance comes into contact with the skin; skin changes occur with reexposure
- 80% of occupational contact dermatitis; highest among those with "wet work" exposures - food handlers, health care workers etc.
- Most common causes are poison /oak, topical antimicrobials, anesthetics, hair care products, jewelry (nickel), rubber, essential oils
Contact Dermatits: Signs and Sympthoms
- Irratant Contact Dermatitis: - Acute is more painful than pruritic - Possible erythema, scaling & edema to erosions, crusting+blistering - Chronic is more often pruritic
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis: - Pruritic rather then painful - Possible erythema, scaling & edema through vesiculation to severe swelling with billie
- Localisation: Suggest the cause, hair dyes, or shampoo for scalpe + Face creams, cosmetics for face wash
Contact Dermatitus: Focused History & Physical
- Occupational exposures, outdoor activities, or new body/hare products can help reveal cause
- Also asess household duties, cosmetics habits + clothing choices
- Physical:
- Inspect if the skin is scaling, eruthmia, fissuring of scaling or crusting of the lesion
- A linear streak pattern of the skin, suggest & allergic irratation cause by a type of plant
Contact Dermatits: Differentials
- The differentials could easily be similar to dermatitis, psoriasis, seborrheric eczema - Seborrheric is known to be frequent w greesey apperasing, as well as scaley and oily - Stapyplaccocal is known to cause a Atopic flare-up, which has weepy symptoms
Contact Dermatits: Treatment
- Prevent any irritation and prevent contact with any irratent
- Resoluation can occur from to 3 weeks , where your body will react to help
- Supportive Care- With cool compress-Oral antihistamines-Hydroxyzine: or diphenhydramine Medication: Mild moderate Contact Dermatitis- Topical Corticodserids Triamcinolone- (0.1%) Ointment use for localized area like the face
Contact Dermatits: Follow-Up
- Always promote protective clothing
- Contact/Avoidace
- Make sure to return for further evaluation - for about 3/5 days
Atopic Dermatitis Traits
- Eczema, a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disorder with complex pathogenesis involves genetic susceptibility, immunologic and epidermal barrier dysfunction, and environmental factors
- Typically associated with a personal family family history of allergic issues
Diagnosing Atopic Dermatitis
- Pruritus (Itching)
- Dry Skin
- Typical morphology/distribution: Eczema, flexural lichenification
- Onset: Usually in Childhood/or Late Adulthood:
- Chronically (Chronic)
Distinguishing Atopic Dermatitus
- Pruritic exutive infection of the face, hands, neck upper trunk, as well as popiteal folds
- Flexural Elbows, Knees
Examining History
- Often those who suffer it often have an Atopic disease or have relatives that do that are know to have had
- Asthma, allergic rhinitis etc
Examination
- Rough reddish amorphouse plaques
- Presentation in the dermis/or present colord pappules.visicles
- Dry leathery and infection
Differntials
- Similar traits can be confused that with that of Seborrheic
Atopic Dermatitis : Treatments
- Low potency coricosteriods- UseEmollient twice at the first initial use
Skin Care
- Use less warm heat
- Mild soap
- No excess exfoliation
Atopic dermatits: Follow-Up
- Always refer them properly
Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Inflammation of skin regions with a high density of sebaceous glands - face, scalp, upper trunk) - papulosquamous dermatitis - does not affect the extremities
Seborrheic Dermatitis: Symotons
Scaley and dry skin ,located in the face scalpe around upper trunk region Dry flakes that has variable Pruitius and that can be on the scalp, face, and upper trunk where it first started
Seborrheic Dermatitis: Examination
Yelllowish scales, with dry scale that overlie the Emythematic dermis
Seborrheic Dermatitis: treatment for areas
Location dictates how the affected area should be treated:
- Scalp: shampoo containing ketoconazole
- Face: anti-fungal cream, topical corticosteroids
- Non-hairy interiginous low potency steroid cream : Eyelid: margins need geantle shampoo use with a cotton swab
Seborrheic Dermatitis-follow up, recurrences and considerations
- Tendicy for long term, but is easily managable
- Do not use steroid creams
- Return is no improvement as there are many varibale complications
Tinea
- Tinea Corporis or Circumata ( Skin of Ring worms) Tinea Cruis-jook Itch Tinea Manum: Fundgus
- Tinea Pedis: Foot, Athletes Foot
- Tinea Versicolor- Putyruisis Versicolor
- Tinea Lungrum (Onchomycosis) Fingeonails infection
Tinea, Signs and Symptoms/Examinatin
- Tinea Coporis or Circumata: red/pigemnt annyluar patches for promitus
- Tinuea crusis: similar rash, for seveer scratching, especially from the scrotum
- Inspection of a rash is generally scaling or theickened
How Is Tinea Evaluated?
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Inspect the lesions on a direct upper side of the site
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Microscopic Analysis & Preparation
General Tinea Treatment Plans
Can lead systemic treatments if it is nails, and or excessive diseases
Tinea Versicolor- Aide by terbinafine , as well as positive liver enzyme
Tinea Follow Steps
- Most should have thier skin mointirized and should be kept dry Follow-up Actions: After the 2/4 weeks from that it requires a professional to do furuther analizing and more advanced diagnostic measures
Itertrigo
- Macerations in the fodls of the body, due to the heat & or skin and or friction
- Common Risks: - pooe hygiene - incontinence- hyperdydrosis signs and symptons: Hallmarked moist, red, patches with is present on the skin, as it is not there is no presnt testicle - pain and any bad smelling
Intertrigo (Treatment)
Drying Agents if NO: Bacteria or Yeast Detect
- Antipersperants - Aluminum Cholride Bacterial is present with yeast Severe Pruritus and Mid steroid cream = May Help : In the site
- Check for Hygiene
- Ases For recursiions and help, consider the weight of the patient if appropriate
Intertrigo-( Follow-up)
Follow if Evaluation - Symptoms dont imporve with 2 weeks from original, and will help prevent Green Dirtective: Review- IA 44/103
Pityriasis Rosea
- Mild inflammation: with an eruption that caused the virus, can be more common with adults
- 10 To 35 Common Age: as well as temperate to the climate
- 6/8 limited to itself
Pityriasis Rosea: S&S/History
- Herald Patch: May Precende 1/2 Wk - As wellas trunk or limps
- It may has a Mild P, 0 but is a severe itchy reaction
- History as a Prodrome
*Pityriasis Rosea: Exam/Treatments
- Physical Examination - Oval skin- as with a Dark Skin
- Paper Appearnces Treatments
- Often require no treatment, is a symptomatic plan it should help with
- Oral AntiHistamine - for just symptoms
General Overview of Pityriasis Rosea
- Reassurance for after effects, will disrepair by 6/8 wks The Red Directive is for contact to Proctort
Acne Vulgaris
- Most is caused by all skin conditions
- Marked as comedomes , that are close to the comedomes
- Common is adolescence to the males that persist to be severe, but last longer in women
Acne Vugaris ( The 4 Main Factors)
: EXCESS SEBUM
- Follicular Plagging
- Colinzatoins
- Acner
- Inflammatory Mediatores or Androgens
Acne Vulgaris S&S / EXAM
- With a Lesions With a mild and or pain , with areas that can be on the areas of the face, shoulders, chest, and or back
- Skin Care
- skin/medication
Acne vulgaris:Treatment, Follow-up and referrals
- Avoif manipulatation, as the skin can take up to many months to fade any damage marks
- Low Glymec, to have a great affect
- Refer if 3 montsh or worse it comes
Rosacea
- Characterization includes the common age 30/50 with fair complexion, though dark patients can be a problem
- Facial: flushing with facial telangiectasias
- Papules
- Pustures
Rosacea: Signs & Symptoms,
- Faces that are often in a uncomfortable state Heat, Alcohol, Spicy Food may cause a burning painfull sensation
Rosacea -Examination , Differentials- and Treatments
DURING EXAMINATION: With Normal Inspection , the pateint may have symptoms, so a telaguetas and pstules may be helpful during this - Differentials May Incoorpate - Lypus , Vulagrusa are to conndier , -Medication: metronazole, clindamycin with prescription - Minocycline or doxy for prescription help would be necessary at times
Intertrigo
- Avoid Long Exposures and long sun exposure.
Impletigo
- Honey-Colored - Superfical- Lesison - Infection to cause the skin
- Often due to Staphy/Strep
- Contagous/Can Affect Warm Climaytes - Risk with a stpahlococci carrier
Inpectgo (S7S)
- Lesions tend to invoile the face with extermities
- Low Pain-Pruritus- Mild Discomfort
- Paitnet Has history with contact of rash , history with staff
Implentgo(Differnticals)
With- Felon In mind - With The Amelanotic Cancer that Can be severe on the Dermtis
Paronychia: Treatment - Antibiotics, Drainage, and Potential for Infected Ingrown Toenail
- Antibiotics will often consist of dicloxacillin or cephalexin,
- Some CA-MRSA (community acquired methicillin resistant S. Aureus) cases will call for use of trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole or doxycycline
- If the case has a fluctuant swelling or visible pus, drain with using with a #11 scalpel blade inserted between nail and nail fold (Skin incision is unnecessary)
Cellulitis Traits
- Forms Dermal Lynphatic - With Step tococcici
- Shiny in the Lympha
Cellulitis: Examination
- Red Spot - Leading a Pliac Red Gais Malaise - High Temps: That may lead to Pain
Cellulitis: Distinctions
Differentials
Check for signs of the folloiwng
- C - Contact - Lypus
- C - Cellitsis
- D- Dermatist
Checkpoints that require a quick refer
- Pcn. Cephaluxen -Mssa = Ceohalcxin with rx aide
- Mrca - Doxy & Meds = Rx
Impending actions you need to keep in mind for Celluits
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- A key action to take is monitore for symptoms the spread
Follow Up For Cellulits
- Green Directive Follow Daily for symptoms
- Green Directive-Contact to help
###Furunucle
- Deep hair follicle
- Located: Neck/But/Face
Furunculs :
BoiL ( signs/ Symptons
- Pustles are eryhematis
- Underlyng may have to be enlarged Underlying Symptoms
- Red = Warmth/ Pain
Furuncls: differential / Rx
- Folliculitis is presnet
- Incison may requier Packing : For I&D
- For Any I&D- make sure systemmic Checklist:
- M R /sa 8.040/1
Incurvation/Impingemant - and Treatment
- Aides With-Hygiene
Scabies
- Infesations with Skin mites called scarcoptes scabiei
- Transmit though a close contact- that may cause - Human Host Primary Risks/Factiors- Crowed Long terms - That has a risk for adilts except infancts, the elderly - and or aids
Scabies: Signs and SYM,
- A History-
Often contact within a living state
-intense
- Eremyts
-Burrows - For at end
Treatments -Klingi Erumits
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- Lice (Pediculisus :Also Known as Lice (Hair)- the Infesation by Lice . Paticulisus
Key Features - lice
- Body lice- Over Dwelling/Hygenic factos Pubic - Transmided in Adlits / Spread in close family
Lice: Differentials / Medication
: Differentials:
- Aids for a
- D - Dermo With: Cream - /With Aid From Lice
Lice: Prevention
- Often Use to wash all objects and items
- Make sure to follllow and continue actions
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