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Which layer of the skin is replaced approximately every 4 weeks?
Which layer of the skin is replaced approximately every 4 weeks?
What is the main component of the dermis layer of skin?
What is the main component of the dermis layer of skin?
What information does the skin hold about a person?
What information does the skin hold about a person?
In a chilly environment, what does vasoconstriction cause?
In a chilly environment, what does vasoconstriction cause?
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Which type of sweat glands are responsible for odorless sweat?
Which type of sweat glands are responsible for odorless sweat?
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What is the characteristic of the epidermis in terms of vascularity?
What is the characteristic of the epidermis in terms of vascularity?
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What would prolonged elevation of the feet cause?
What would prolonged elevation of the feet cause?
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What is vitiligo caused by?
What is vitiligo caused by?
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What abnormal characteristic is the nurse concerned with when assessing pigmented lesions?
What abnormal characteristic is the nurse concerned with when assessing pigmented lesions?
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What causes erythema, an intense redness of the skin?
What causes erythema, an intense redness of the skin?
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What does keeping the feet in a dependent position cause?
What does keeping the feet in a dependent position cause?
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What does a personal history of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease increase the risk for?
What does a personal history of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease increase the risk for?
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What does a recliner chair confinement cause?
What does a recliner chair confinement cause?
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What is the nurse concerned with when a mole starts to burn and bleed?
What is the nurse concerned with when a mole starts to burn and bleed?
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What does venous pooling result in?
What does venous pooling result in?
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What does a chilly or air-conditioned environment cause?
What does a chilly or air-conditioned environment cause?
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What is the term for excessive dryness of the skin?
What is the term for excessive dryness of the skin?
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Why should a 22-year-old woman with severe sunburn review her medications, particularly tetracyclines?
Why should a 22-year-old woman with severe sunburn review her medications, particularly tetracyclines?
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What is the cause of gray or white hair in old age?
What is the cause of gray or white hair in old age?
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What is the cause of acne?
What is the cause of acne?
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Why should a 75-year-old woman with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease avoid self-treatment?
Why should a 75-year-old woman with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease avoid self-treatment?
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What puts newborns at risk for fluid loss?
What puts newborns at risk for fluid loss?
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What is the primary difference between eccrine and apocrine glands?
What is the primary difference between eccrine and apocrine glands?
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Why is aging skin thin, lax, and dry?
Why is aging skin thin, lax, and dry?
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What should patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents be concerned about in relation to sunlight?
What should patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents be concerned about in relation to sunlight?
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Why are patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, at increased risk for infection and lesions?
Why are patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, at increased risk for infection and lesions?
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What should a 13-year-old girl with acne be informed about the condition?
What should a 13-year-old girl with acne be informed about the condition?
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What is the primary component of the dermis layer of skin?
What is the primary component of the dermis layer of skin?
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Which layer of the skin is thin yet tough and replaced every 4 weeks?
Which layer of the skin is thin yet tough and replaced every 4 weeks?
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What could excessive sweating on the face and feet without odor be related to?
What could excessive sweating on the face and feet without odor be related to?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the dermis layer of skin?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the dermis layer of skin?
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What is the primary cause of gray or white hair in old age?
What is the primary cause of gray or white hair in old age?
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What is the term for excessive dryness of the skin?
What is the term for excessive dryness of the skin?
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What causes acne?
What causes acne?
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What should patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents be concerned about in relation to sunlight?
What should patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents be concerned about in relation to sunlight?
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Why are patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, at increased risk for infection and lesions?
Why are patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, at increased risk for infection and lesions?
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What is the primary difference between eccrine and apocrine glands?
What is the primary difference between eccrine and apocrine glands?
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What does vasoconstriction cause in a chilly environment?
What does vasoconstriction cause in a chilly environment?
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What does venous pooling result in?
What does venous pooling result in?
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What is the main component of the dermis layer of skin?
What is the main component of the dermis layer of skin?
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What does a recliner chair confinement cause?
What does a recliner chair confinement cause?
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What is the characteristic of the epidermis in terms of vascularity?
What is the characteristic of the epidermis in terms of vascularity?
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What does keeping the feet in a dependent position cause?
What does keeping the feet in a dependent position cause?
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What does vitiligo result from?
What does vitiligo result from?
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What causes erythema, an intense redness of the skin?
What causes erythema, an intense redness of the skin?
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What is the nurse concerned with when a mole starts to burn and bleed?
What is the nurse concerned with when a mole starts to burn and bleed?
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What does prolonged elevation of the feet cause?
What does prolonged elevation of the feet cause?
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What does venous pooling result in?
What does venous pooling result in?
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What is the primary cause of gray or white hair in old age?
What is the primary cause of gray or white hair in old age?
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What does a chilly or air-conditioned environment cause?
What does a chilly or air-conditioned environment cause?
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What is the characteristic of the epidermis in terms of vascularity?
What is the characteristic of the epidermis in terms of vascularity?
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What does a recliner chair confinement cause?
What does a recliner chair confinement cause?
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What does the skin hold information about?
What does the skin hold information about?
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What is the term for excessive dryness of the skin?
What is the term for excessive dryness of the skin?
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Why are patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, at increased risk for infection and lesions?
Why are patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, at increased risk for infection and lesions?
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Study Notes
Skin and Hair Conditions Summary
- Eccrine glands produce sweat, while apocrine glands are located in specific areas and produce body odor.
- Newborns are at risk for fluid loss due to their relatively more permeable skin.
- Aging skin is thin, lax, and dry due to decreased elastin and subcutaneous fat.
- Gray or white hair in old age is due to a decrease in functioning melanocytes.
- Excessive dryness of the skin is termed xerosis.
- Certain medications, like tetracyclines, can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
- Patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents should be concerned about increased sun sensitivity and burn response.
- Acne is caused by increased sebum production and abnormal desquamation of cells.
- Patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, are at increased risk for infection and lesions and should avoid self-treatment.
- A 22-year-old woman with severe sunburn should review her medications, particularly tetracyclines.
- A 75-year-old woman with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease should avoid self-treatment due to the risk of infection and self-injury.
- A 13-year-old girl with acne should be informed that it is not contagious and is caused by increased sebum production and abnormal cell desquamation.
Skin and Hair Conditions Summary
- Eccrine glands produce sweat, while apocrine glands are located in specific areas and produce body odor.
- Newborns are at risk for fluid loss due to their relatively more permeable skin.
- Aging skin is thin, lax, and dry due to decreased elastin and subcutaneous fat.
- Gray or white hair in old age is due to a decrease in functioning melanocytes.
- Excessive dryness of the skin is termed xerosis.
- Certain medications, like tetracyclines, can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
- Patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents should be concerned about increased sun sensitivity and burn response.
- Acne is caused by increased sebum production and abnormal desquamation of cells.
- Patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, are at increased risk for infection and lesions and should avoid self-treatment.
- A 22-year-old woman with severe sunburn should review her medications, particularly tetracyclines.
- A 75-year-old woman with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease should avoid self-treatment due to the risk of infection and self-injury.
- A 13-year-old girl with acne should be informed that it is not contagious and is caused by increased sebum production and abnormal cell desquamation.
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Test your knowledge of skin and hair conditions with this summary quiz. Learn about the causes and risks associated with various conditions, including aging skin, sun sensitivity, acne, and more. Perfect for anyone wanting to understand common skin and hair issues.