Discuss a dermatologic disorder and its treatment modalities from this week's PowerPoint.
(Nurse practitioner)
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Chapter 37 Dermatology Disorders
Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathophysiology
Skin
Epidermis (5 layers)
Dermis
Skin appendages
Hair
Sebaceous glands
Nails
Sweat glands (3 types)
Defense mechanisms
Pigment lability
Follicular response
Mesenchymal response
Assessment
Clinical findings
Primary vs. secondary lesions
History/Physical examination
Essential documentation
Dermatological terminology
Diagnostic Studies
Microscopic examination of skin scrapings
Stains (e.g., Wright, Giemsa, Wright-Giemsa)
Cultures
Patch/skin testing
Skin biopsy
Management Strategies (1 of 2)
Hydration/lubrication
Bathing
Moisturizers
Dressings
Wet dressings
Occlusive dressings
Sun-protective agents
Management Strategies (2 of 2)
Medications
Preparation types (e.g., cream, ointment, etc.)
Antibacterial agents
Antifungal agents
Antiviral agents
Anti-inflammatory agents
Antipruritic agents
Immunomodulators
Scabicides/Pediculicides
Hair/scalp preparations
Bacterial Infections: Impetigo
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Bacterial Infections: Folliculitis, Furuncle, & Carbuncle
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Bacterial Infections: Paronychia
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Fungal Infections: Candidiasis
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Fungal Infections: Tinea Capitis
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Fungal Infections: Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Fungal Infections: Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch)
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Fungal Infections: Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s foot)
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Fungal Infections: Onychomycosis
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Fungal Infections: Tinea/Pityriasis Versicolor
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Patient/Family education
Viral Infections: Herpes Simplex (HSV)
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Viral Infections: Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Viral Infections: Molluscum Contagiosum
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Viral Infections: Warts
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Infestations: Pediculosis (Lice)
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Infestations: Scabies
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Allergic/Inflammatory: Acne Vulgaris
Causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Allergic/Inflammatory: Contact Dermatitis
Causative substance (irritant/allergen)
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Allergic/Inflammatory: Diaper Dermatitis
Contributing factors
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Allergic/Inflammatory: Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cradle Cap (infant) vs. Dandruff (adult)
Contributing factors/causative agents
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Reactive Erythema: Morbilliform Drug Eruptions
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Reactive Erythema: DRESS Syndrome
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia & Systemic Symptoms [DRESS] or Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Reactive Erythema: Urticaria (Hives) & Angioedema
Causative factors
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Reactive Erythema: Erythema Multiforme, SJS, TEN
Erythema multiforme
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Papulosquamous Eruptions: Pityriasis Rosea
Causative factors/mechanism
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Papulosquamous Eruptions: Psoriasis
Causative factors/mechanism
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Papulosquamous Eruptions: Lichen Striatus
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Papulosquamous Eruptions: Keratosis Pilaris
Causative factors/mechanism
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Patient/Family education
Vascular Disorders (Birthmarks)
Causative mechanisms
Vascular malformations
Pigmented lesions
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Cutaneous Manifestations of Underlying Disease: Acanthosis Nigricans
Underlying disease/condition
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Differential diagnosis
Management
Patient/Family education
Cutaneous Manifestations of Underlying Disease: Hypopigmentation
Underlying disease/condition
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Cutaneous Manifestations of Underlying Disease: Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Underlying disease/condition
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Diagnostic studies
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education
Body Modifications
Tattoos, body piercing, & scarification
Clinical findings
History
Physical examination
Differential diagnosis
Management
Complications
Patient/Family education