Disorders
Irregular dark skin lesion with ABCDE changes
What is Malignant Melanoma?
papules/pustules, swelling, redness and possible scarring
What is Acne Vulgaris?
Antiviral: Acyclovir, Analgesics, Steroids
What is Herpes Zoster Treatment?
Promote good hygiene, stress management, consistent routine, use water-based products and avoid pore-clogging makeup
What is Acne Vulgaris Interventions?
Jaundice & Cyanosis
What is yellow and blue skin?
Inflamed pore on the skin or hair follicles
What is Acne Vulgaris?
Unilateral rash with fluid filled lesions that follow a nerve pathway, causing severe pain, burning and itching.
What is Herpes Zoster?
Hormonal Therapy, Antibiotics, Salicylic Acid, Retinoids
What is Acne Vulgaris Treatment?
Avoid sunlight, balance rest & activity, prevention infections, stress management and monitor for flares
What is SLE Interventions?
Vesicle
What is fluid-filled (seen in herpes, shingles)
Skin reaction after exposure to irritant or allergen
What is Contact Dermatitis?
Fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, butterfly rash with exacerbations and remissions
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
NSAIDs, Corticosteroids
What is SLE Treatment?
Keep lesions clean & dry, warm compress, medicated baths, stress reduction, prevent transmission: contagious until crusted
What is Herpes Zoster Interventions?
Scales
What is flaking?
Painful vesicular rash that follows a nerve path associated with the history of chickenpox that can later become crusted?
What is Herpes Zoster?
Changes in a mole in growth or color variation
What is Malignant Melanoma?
Topical steroids: hydrocortisone, Antihistamines: diphenhydramine
What is Contact Dermatitis Treatment?
Early detection education, monitor for changes, teach skin self-exams, sunscreen use and report new lesions
What is Malignant Melanoma Interventions?
Keloid
What is overgrown scar?
Autoimmune disease with butterfly rash and multi-organ involvement
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Itching, vesicles/blisters, red rash and possible skin peeling triggered by chemicals, soaps, plants or medications
What is Contact Dermatitis?
Surgical Removal is primary
What is Malignant Melanoma Treatment?
Identify & remove trigger, cool compress, therapeutic baths, wash skin immediately after exposure, keep nail short to prevent skin damage
What is Contact Dermatitis Interventions?
ABCDE Rule
What is Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, and Evolving?