evisceration
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is the removal of viscera (internal organs, especially those in the abdominal
cavity)
bulla
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• Vesicle greater than 1 cm in diameter
o Blister, pemphigus vulgaris, lupus erythematosus, impetigo, drug reaction
,Pigmented nevi
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MOLES
o Most adults have between 10 and 40 moles scattered over the body
o They are most commonly located above the waist on sun-exposed body
surfaces
o They tend to be uniformly tan to dark brown, are typically less than 5mm
in size, and may be raised or flat
o The expected shape of a mole is round or oval w/ a clearly defined
border
What are the two types of sweat glands?
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eccrine glands
apocrine glands
What are the two layers within the epidermis?
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stratum germinativum
stratum comeum
What SHOULD general skin color be described as?
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should be consistent over the body surface, with the exception of vascular
areas such a cheeks, upper chest, and genitalia, which may appear pink or
have a reddish-purple tone
• The normal range of skin color varies from whitish pink, to olive tones, to
deep brown
Vitiligo
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an acquired condition to associated with the development of unpigmented
patch or patches; it is more common in dark-skinned races and thought to
be an autoimmune disorder
hemorrhage
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an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse
What does the dermis contain?
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sensory nerve fibers that react to touch, pain, and temperature
, Health history questions:
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-Do you have any chronic illnesses? If so, describe.
Do you take any medications? What do you take and how often? What for?
-What do you do to keep your skin healthy (e.g., hygiene measures, use of
lotions, protection from sun exposure)
-Have you noticed changes in way your skin and hair looks or feels? Any
changes in sensation of your skin? Where? Describe.
-What type of work do you do? To your knowledge are you exposed to
chemicals at home or in the workplace? If so, describe
confluent
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lesions that merge and run together over large areas (pityriasis rosea)
What do nails contain?
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longitudinal ridges that become more prominent with aging
Palpation on normal skin
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is the removal of viscera (internal organs, especially those in the abdominal
cavity)
bulla
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• Vesicle greater than 1 cm in diameter
o Blister, pemphigus vulgaris, lupus erythematosus, impetigo, drug reaction
,Pigmented nevi
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MOLES
o Most adults have between 10 and 40 moles scattered over the body
o They are most commonly located above the waist on sun-exposed body
surfaces
o They tend to be uniformly tan to dark brown, are typically less than 5mm
in size, and may be raised or flat
o The expected shape of a mole is round or oval w/ a clearly defined
border
What are the two types of sweat glands?
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eccrine glands
apocrine glands
What are the two layers within the epidermis?
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stratum germinativum
stratum comeum
What SHOULD general skin color be described as?
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should be consistent over the body surface, with the exception of vascular
areas such a cheeks, upper chest, and genitalia, which may appear pink or
have a reddish-purple tone
• The normal range of skin color varies from whitish pink, to olive tones, to
deep brown
Vitiligo
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an acquired condition to associated with the development of unpigmented
patch or patches; it is more common in dark-skinned races and thought to
be an autoimmune disorder
hemorrhage
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an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse
What does the dermis contain?
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sensory nerve fibers that react to touch, pain, and temperature
, Health history questions:
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-Do you have any chronic illnesses? If so, describe.
Do you take any medications? What do you take and how often? What for?
-What do you do to keep your skin healthy (e.g., hygiene measures, use of
lotions, protection from sun exposure)
-Have you noticed changes in way your skin and hair looks or feels? Any
changes in sensation of your skin? Where? Describe.
-What type of work do you do? To your knowledge are you exposed to
chemicals at home or in the workplace? If so, describe
confluent
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lesions that merge and run together over large areas (pityriasis rosea)
What do nails contain?
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longitudinal ridges that become more prominent with aging
Palpation on normal skin
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