ARNIE JEAN E.

SALAZAR – Caregiver Batch 50

1. What is skin disease or disorder?

a. A skin disease or disorder refers to any abnormal condition or ailment that affects the skin's
health, appearance, or functioning. These conditions can affect the skin's appearance, texture,
or functioning and may cause discomfort, pain, or other health problems. Skin diseases or
disorders can be caused by various factors, including genetics, infections, allergies,
autoimmune reactions, environmental factors, or underlying health conditions.
2. Look for the description, causes or risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options for
each disease below.

Items Description Causes Or Risk Symptoms Treatment Options

Factors
ACNE Acne, also known Excess Oil Production Pimples Topical Treatments
as acne vulgaris, is Hair Follicle Clogging Blackheads (Benzoyl Peroxide,
a common skin Bacteria Whiteheads Salicylic Acid, Retinoids)
condition that Hormonal Changes Nodules Oral Medications
occurs when hair Certain Medications Cysts (Antibiotics, Birth Control
follicles become Diet
Pills, Isotretinoin)
clogged with oil
and dead skin Laser Therapy
cells. It often Chemical Pills
results in the Extraction
formation of Gentle Cleansing
pimples, Non-Comedogenic
blackheads, Products
whiteheads, and, in Healthy Diet
more severe cases,
cysts or nodules. It's important to consult a
Acne can appear dermatologist for a
on the face, neck, personalized treatment
chest, back, and plan, especially for
shoulders. moderate to severe acne.
PSORIASIS Psoriasis is a Genetics Red, raised patches Topical Treatments
chronic Immune System Itching (Topical Steroids
autoimmune skin Environmental Thickened, pitted, or Topical Vitamin D
disorder Triggers discolored nails Analogs
characterized by Joints Topical Retinoids
the rapid buildup of
Coal tar preparations)
skin cells. This
buildup results in Light Therapy (UVB
scaling on the Phototherapy, Psoralen
skin's surface, plus ultraviolet A
causing red, itchy, Therapy)
and sometimes Oral or Injectable
painful patches or Medications (Oral
plaques. Psoriasis Retinoids,
can occur on any Immunosuppressant
part of the body Medications, Biologics)
 and ranges in Lifestyle and Self-care
severity from mild (Moisturizers, Avoid
to severe. Triggers, Stress
Management)
STAPH Staphylococcus Skin contact Skin Infections Antibiotics
aureus, commonly Wounds or Cuts Systemic Infections: Drainage (the pus to aid
known as Staph, is Weakened Immune Toxic Shock the healing)
a type of bacteria System Syndrome (TSS) Wound Care
that can cause a Hospital Settings Pneumonia Intravenous (IV) Therapy
wide range of
Poor Hygiene Supportive Care
infections in
humans.
Staphylococcal Preventing Staph infections
infections can vary involves good hygiene
from minor skin practices, regular
infections to handwashing, proper
severe, life- wound care, and avoiding
threatening contact with infected
conditions. individuals or contaminated
Staphylococcus surfaces.
aureus is a
bacterium that
normally resides on
the skin and in the
nasal passages
without causing
any harm.
However, when it
enters the body
through a cut,
wound, or other
opening, it can
cause infections.
Staph infections
can manifest as
skin infections,
pneumonia,
bloodstream
infections, or more
serious conditions
like toxic shock
syndrome.
CHICKENPOX Chickenpox, also Varicella-Zoster Virus Rash Home Care (Keeping the
known as varicella, (VZV) Fever skin clean and cool, using
is a highly Not Previously Infected Fatigue over-the-counter anti-itch
contagious viral Close Contact Itching creams, keeping nails
infection primarily Weakened Immune Loss of Appetite trimmed and wearing
affecting children. It System mittens to prevent
is caused by the scratching, encouraging
varicella-zoster fluids to prevent
 virus, which leads dehydration, resting to aid
to an itchy rash and in recovery)
flu-like symptoms. Antiviral Medications
Chickenpox is Vaccination
typically a mild and Immune Globulin (IG)
self-limiting
disease, but it can
be more severe in
certain populations.
FUNGAL Fungal infections, Weak Immune System Athlete's Foot Antifungal Medications
INFECTIONS also known as Warm and Moist Ringworm Topical Treatments
mycoses, are Environments Yeast Infections Oral Medications
caused by fungi Diabetes Nail Infections Nail Removal
and can affect Skin Breaks or Cuts Oral Thrush Home Remedies
various parts of the Poor Hygiene Systemic Infections Preventive Measures
body, including the
skin, nails, genitals,
throat, and internal
organs. Fungi are
present
everywhere in our
environment and
can cause
infections when
they enter the body
and multiply
excessively.

3. What is burn? - In the context of injuries, a "burn" refers to damage or injury to the skin or other
tissues caused by various factors such as heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.

4. What are the kinds of burn? - First-Degree Burns, Second-Degree Burns, Third-Degree Burns,
Fourth-Degree Burns, Chemical Burns, Electrical Burns

5. Identify the 3 levels or degree of burns. Explain each.

 First-Degree Burns (Superficial Burns):
- These burns affect only the top layer of the skin, the epidermis.
- They typically result in redness, pain, and mild swelling.
- Sunburn is a common example of a first-degree burn.
- Healing usually occurs within a few days without scarring.
 Second-Degree Burns (Partial-Thickness Burns):
- These burns affect both the epidermis and the layer beneath it, the dermis.
- They are characterized by red, blistered skin, severe pain, and swelling.
- Healing can take several weeks, and scarring may occur.
 Third-Degree Burns (Full-Thickness Burns):
- These burns destroy the entire thickness of the skin, including the dermis.
- The skin may appear white, charred, or leathery.
- Nerve endings are often destroyed, so the affected area may be numb.
- Third-degree burns require medical attention and often surgical intervention for treatment.