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Skin largest organ of the body
3 layers of skin epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer
epidermis outermost layer of skin
dermis Inner layer of skin
subcutaneous tissue Fatty tissue found beneath the dermis
Skin contains which appendages hair, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands
Primary functions of skin Protection, sensation, heat regulation, secretion
Secondary function of skin communication, vitamin D synthesis, body image,
identification, prevents penetration, wound repair,
absorption, excretion
,ABCEDF's of Melanoma Asymmetry (not round or oval)
Borders (poorly defined, irregular)
Color (uneven, variegated)
Diameter (greater than 6mm)
Elevation (flat to raised)
Feeling (itching, tingling or stinging sensation)
What are the risk factors of Too much UV radiation
melanoma? Moles
Fair Skin, freckling, red or blond hair
Positive Family History
History of immunosuppressive treatment
Old Age
Male
Past History
Recommendations to reduce Avoid excessive UV exposure (10-2pm)
melanoma risk? Wear a hat and long sleeves outdoors
Sunglasses with UV absorption
Avoid tanning salons
Wear sunscreen
Characteristics of Lesions Color
Elevation
Pattern
Shape
Configuration
Size
Location/Distribution on Body
Exudate (color AND odor)
, Lesion Shapes Round or Oval- solid appearance, no central
clearing
Annular-round with central clearing
Iris- pink macule with purple concentric ring
Gyrate- snakelike
Lesion Patterns Discrete- single lesion
Grouped/Clustered- lesions bunched together in
groups
Polycyclic- annular lesions that come into contact
with each other as they spread
Confluent- lesions that merge and run together
over large areas
Linear- lesions that form a line
Zosteriform- lesions following a nerve
Generalized- lesions that are scattered all over the
body
Macule flat, colored spot on the skin less than 1 cm
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Terms in this set (217)
Skin largest organ of the body
3 layers of skin epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer
epidermis outermost layer of skin
dermis Inner layer of skin
subcutaneous tissue Fatty tissue found beneath the dermis
Skin contains which appendages hair, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands
Primary functions of skin Protection, sensation, heat regulation, secretion
Secondary function of skin communication, vitamin D synthesis, body image,
identification, prevents penetration, wound repair,
absorption, excretion
,ABCEDF's of Melanoma Asymmetry (not round or oval)
Borders (poorly defined, irregular)
Color (uneven, variegated)
Diameter (greater than 6mm)
Elevation (flat to raised)
Feeling (itching, tingling or stinging sensation)
What are the risk factors of Too much UV radiation
melanoma? Moles
Fair Skin, freckling, red or blond hair
Positive Family History
History of immunosuppressive treatment
Old Age
Male
Past History
Recommendations to reduce Avoid excessive UV exposure (10-2pm)
melanoma risk? Wear a hat and long sleeves outdoors
Sunglasses with UV absorption
Avoid tanning salons
Wear sunscreen
Characteristics of Lesions Color
Elevation
Pattern
Shape
Configuration
Size
Location/Distribution on Body
Exudate (color AND odor)
, Lesion Shapes Round or Oval- solid appearance, no central
clearing
Annular-round with central clearing
Iris- pink macule with purple concentric ring
Gyrate- snakelike
Lesion Patterns Discrete- single lesion
Grouped/Clustered- lesions bunched together in
groups
Polycyclic- annular lesions that come into contact
with each other as they spread
Confluent- lesions that merge and run together
over large areas
Linear- lesions that form a line
Zosteriform- lesions following a nerve
Generalized- lesions that are scattered all over the
body
Macule flat, colored spot on the skin less than 1 cm
