NUR 507 Lecture discussion 4

After studying

Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources

, discuss a dermatologic disorder and its treatment modalities.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

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

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