Topic 7 - Examination of skin condition. Condition of the epidermis. The colour, smell and temperature of the skin. Flashcards
Order on how to examine the skin condition:
- Condition of the superficial cell layer-epidermis
- Color and presence of haemorrhages
- Odor
- Temperature
- Moistness
- Greasiness
- Thickness
- Elasticity
- Sensitivity
- Ectoparasites
- Skin lesions
- Skin swellings
Normal condition of superficial cell layer-epidermis:
Should be intact
Colour of skin:
Pigmentation
Albinism
What can cause odor on the skin?
- Sex phermonoes
- Uremia (smells like amonia)
- Diabetes mellitus (smelles like acetone/ketone bodies)
- Malassia dermatitis
What does diabetes smell like?
acetone and ketone bodies
What does uremia smell like?
Ammonia
What does Malassia dermatitis smell like?
Cheese
Normal temperature of skin:
Same as the environment, footpads and claws are a bit colder
How to examine moistness of skin, and what to look for?
Palpation
Look for sweat, hydrosis
What is an increased production of moistness called?
Hyperhidrosis
What causes an increase or decrease in greasiness of the skin?
The sebeascous gland
(located near the hair follicles)
what is an increase in greasiness called?
Seborrhea oleosa
what is a decrease in greasiness called?
Seborrhea sicca
Which areas can we find the thickest skin?
Back
Rump
Base of tail
Dorsal neck
Which areas can we find the thinnest skin?
Pinnae on ear (ear flap)
Inguinal area
Perianal area
