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Skin Abnormals
Skin Abnormals
hair follicles:
-follicular - generally indicative of local infection
- folliculitis - superficial, generally multiple
- furuncle - deeper form of folliculitis
- carbuncle - deeper, multiple follicles coalescing
-nonfollicular - may indicate systemic infection
A vesicle is a small fluid-filled bubble that is usually superficial & that is < 0.5 cm
MELANOMA
UV rays
A change in an existing mole
The development of a new pigmented or unusual-looking growth on your skin
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Characteristic
Skin Condition Causative agent 1 Management
Symptom
New unusual
spots on the
skin, or a Surgery is the most
Ultraviolet
1.Melanoma change in size, important modality for
Radition/ Genetics
shape or color malignant melanoma
of an existing
mole
Inflamed hair
Antibiotic creams
follicles, the
or Oral
2. staphylococcus result is a
antibiotic
Folliculitis aureus tender red spot,
(dicloxacillin or
often with a
a cephalosporin)
surface pustule
Management of
characterized by
symptoms using
a red skin rash
prescribed drugs
that can
and antiviral
3.Herpes varicella cause pain and
medications,
Zoster zoster virus burning
including
sensation to the
acyclovir,
cite of
valacyclovir, and
infection
famciclovir t
A build-up of
scale on the
feet and Apply topical
4.Tinea pedis Fungus sometimes antifungal
redness and cream/ointment
itching
between toes
An itchy scalp
(the result of
an allergic
reaction to the
Manual extraction
bug's saliva)
and Infestation
5.Pediculosis Lice and small red
bumps on the therapy
scalp or (shampoo,cream)
different parts
of the body