Skin Flashcards
actinic keratosis usually presents on
sun-exposed skin as keratotic scaly lesions and erythematous papules or plaques
sun-exposed skin as keratotic scaly lesions and erythematous papules or plaques
AK actinic keratosis
AK etiology
3
- UV radiation (sunlight, tanning beds)
- immunocompromised status
- immunosuppressive therapy
AK incidence
3
- common in middle aged and older adults
- more common in men
- presents in younger adults 30-40 years old
actinic keratosis assessment findings
4 (shape, color, texture, size)
- round or oval-shaped raised, scaly papules
- flesh colored, red, pink, brown or black
- papules or plaques; rough texture
- 2-5mm
AK nonpharm and pharm management
2
- cryotherapy, tissue scraping
- topical fluorouracil cream
seborrheic dermatitis description
chronic, superficial papulosquamous disorder affecting hairy areas of the body, where many sebaceous glands are present
chronic, superficial papulosquamous disorder affecting hairy areas of the body, where many sebaceous glands are present
seborrheic dermatitis
seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in infant (mild disease)
fine, white or yellow greasy scale on erythematous base (usually resolves by age of 1 year)
fine, white or yellow greasy scale on erythematous base
seborrheic dermatitis - mild disease in infants
seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in infant (severe disease)
dull, red plaques with thick white or yellow scale on erythematous base
dull, red plaques with thick white or yellow scale on erythematous base
seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in infant (severe disease)
seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in infant
5
- cradle cap
- diaper rash
- axillary rash
- mild erythema
- usually resolves by 8-12 months
seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in adults
5
- greasy, scaling rash
- erythema
- rash usually symmetrical and bilateral
- no loss of hair
- pruritic rash
seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in adults - usually occurs on what areas
6
- scalp
- eyebrows
- nasolabial area
- ear canals
- upper back
- anterior chest