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N114 - Integument dysfunction

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show Impetigo  
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How is impetigo contracted?   show
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What bacteria can cause impetigo?   show
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What are the two forms of impetigo?   show
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show Begins as small red macules and progress to small, thin roofed vesicles that rupture easily & expose weeping skin. Has a honey colored drainage.  
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What else can impetigo effect?   show
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show Most often appear on the face around the mouth and nose. Occasionally occur on back of knees and buttocks.  
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What treatment is used for impetigo?   show
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show Finish all antibiotics, use gentle soaking to remove crusts, keep nails cut short to prevent further infection, no sharing of towels or personal items, out of school for 24-48 hours after the start of antibiotics.  
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What is the clinical name for head lice?   show
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How is head lice transmitted?   show
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What is the lifespan of a louse?   show
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show Persistent itching caused by crawling insect & saliva on skin. Most commonly located in the occipital area, behind the ears & nape of neck.  
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What is the preferred treatment for pedidulosis?   show
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show Listerine & Cetaphil  
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What causes scabies?   show
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show Close person to person contact, fomite transfer may occur.  
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What happens after infection?   show
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What is the major symptom of a scabies infection?   show
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How is scabies diagnosed?   show
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What is the treatment for scabies?   show
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show Commonly know as eczema.  
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What causes eczema?   show
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show It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder.  
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show Persistent pruritus and scratching.  
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What does an acute lesion look like?   show
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What does an subacute lesion look like?   show
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What is linchenfication?   show
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show Chronic - marked lichenfication is present. Fibrotic papules and hyper or hypopigmentation are present.  
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show Distribution varies by age. Infancy - primarily on face, scalp & extensor (outside) surfaces of extremities. By age 2 - lesions on the flexural surfaces of the body, antecubital, popliteal, wrists ankles & neck  
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show Relieve pruritis - oral antihistamine, non-medical - cornstarch or oatmeal baths.  
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What is the 2nd goal to managing eczema?   show
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What is the 3rd goal to managing eczema?   show
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show Prevent or control secondary infection - keep fingernails short, avoid irritants, use mild detergent, no wool clothing  
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What is the pathology of diaper dermatitis or diaper rash?   show
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What is the clinical symptoms of normal diaper rash?   show
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show Caused by overgrowth of Candida albicans. Site appears beefy read with satellite pustules.  
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show Frequent diaper changes. Use of barrier creams (desitin & butt paste). Avoid powder.  
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show Low dose steroid creams for severe cases. Candida infections require an antifungal agent like nystatin (Mycostatin).  
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What is seborrheic dermatitis?   show
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What can cause cradle cap?   show
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What are the clinical manifestations of cradle cap?   show
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show Infants - mostly found on scalp. Adolescents - begins on scalp, may involve eyebrows, forehead, eyelids, external ear canals, inguinal region (groin).  
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show Daily washing of hair, let shampoo petroleum jelly, or mineral oil in place, then remove with a fine toothed comb.  
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show May use medicated shampoo containing sulfur or salicylic acid. Topical corticosteroid with or with out sulfur or salicylic acid may be used.  
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What causes acne (acne vulgaris)?   show
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What other factors can contribute to acne?   show
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show Excessive sebum production. Formation of comedones, either open (blackhead) or closed (whitehead). Overgrowth of propioni bacterium acnes-a benign organism always present on the skin.  
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show Obstructive & noninflammatory. Comedones are the characteristic lesions, may be open or closed.  
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show Characterized by inflammatory papules-red lesions, pustules-contain pus & nodules-larger and deeper in dermis, more likely to cause scaring.  
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show Used for comedonal acne. Interrupts the process that forms comedones.  
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show Kills propioni-bacterium acnes organism. Effective against both inflammatory & noninflammatory acne.  
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show Used with inflammatory lesions accompany comedones. Clindamycin & Benzamycin  
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show Reduce andogen production.  
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show Reserved for severe cystic acne. Decreased sebum production, given for 20 weeks. Can cause dry skin & eyes, decrease night vision, headaches, mood changes, depression & suicidal tendencies. Accutane has teratogenic effects.  
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show Laser & light therapy to reduce sebum production. Chemical peel & microdermabrasion.  
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