Anatomy Flashcards
Pruritus
Itching
Hypo pigmentation
Albinism
Psoriasis
Chronic disorder red patches covered by thick dry silvery scales
Contact dermatitis
Irritant substance that comes in direct contact with the skin
Atopic dermatitis
An itchy inflammation of the skin.
Atopic dermatitis usually develops in early childhood and is more common in people who have a family history of the condition.
Furuncle
Boil
Tinea
Ring worm (fungal)
Skin colour red indicates?
Erythema heat can be indication of infection, sunburn and healing
Skin colour Blue indicates
Cyanosis lack of oxygen in the tissues
Skin colour white indicates
Lack of blood supply to outer tissues, shock or illness
Skin colour green indicates
Tinge nauseous
Skin colour grey indicates
Shock, usually the person is sweaty
What is the “rule of 9?”
The rule of nines is a tool used to estimate a burn’s percentage of your total skin. It divides your body into sections by multiples of 9% each.