Common Skin Terms
Reddened skin
What is erythema?
Develop due to diminished perfusion (blood flow) & oxygen deprivation to tissues due to ISCHEMIA.
What is a pressure ulcer?
Disrupted if TBSA is greater than 30%.
What is normal organ function?
The place that malignant melanoma originates.
What are melanocytes?
Thrives in warm, moist environments. Satellite lesions, small papules, and pustules may develop. Red, scaly plaques on skin folds & vaginal area.
What is fungi (candida albicans)?
Hardening of thickening of the skin.
What is an induration?
Elevated levels of IgE, highly pruritic chronic inflammatory disease.
What is atopic dermatitis (eczema)?
Damage to the epidermis, dermis, underlying structures, nerve-ending damage/destruction, no pain, skin is white, black, brown, or red.
What is a full - thickness burn?
Slow & deep growing. Small, dome-shaped bump.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
Live on keratinized tissue and cause changes to skin, hair and nails.
What is tinea (ringworm)? Fungal infection
Loss of epidermal and dermal tissue.
What is an ulcer?
Target lesions, ocular & oral manifestations, skin sloughing, triggered by infections or medications.
What is Stevens - Johnson Syndrome?
Damage to the epidermis. No blistering. Dry skin. Redness, tender to touch.
What is a superficial burn?
Can invade & destroy surrounding tissue - high risk of metastasis if untreated.
What is squamous cell carcinoma?
Benign lesion that is transmitted by touch and caused by HPV?
What is a wart (verrucae)?
Small blister
What is a vesicle?
Morbiliform rash. Cause: herpes simplex virus. Self-limiting.
What is erythema multiforme (ME)?
Painful. Edema and epidermal blisters. Skin is wet, raw, and pink or cherry red. Char the epidermis and dermis.
What is a superficial partial - thickness burn?
Change in shape, color, and diameter. Onset of bleeding, itching, or pain of mole.
What are warning signs of malignant melanoma?
Has a central core filled with cheese-like substance and is transmitted through swimming pools and spas.
What is molluscum contasiosum?
Raised, transient pale, elevated papules with pink/red margins. Accompanied by itching often.
What are wheals (urticaria)?
Risk factors in the development of pressure ulcers?
What is prolonged immobility, elderly, and diabetes?
Increased oxygen consumption. Increased glucose consumption. Increased water/fluid loss. Increased fat & protein wasting.
What is a hypermetabolic state?
Benign nevus, dysplastic nevus, the radial growth phase of melanoma, vertical growth phase metastasis
What is the predictable growth stage of malignant melanoma?
Due to infection or reaction to the medication. Target-like lesions, skin sloughing, oral & ocular manifestations.
What is Stevens - Johnson syndrome?