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Skin infections (medical symptom): Infection or inflammation of the skin.
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Skin infection (medical condition): A condition which is characterized by an infection which occurs on the skin
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... Thickening of the skin is most commonly seen in myxedema and scleroderma. The association of Raynaud's phenomena will help distinguish scleroderma. Thickening of the skin of the... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Xerosis, or dry skin, is extraordinarily common. Simple measures, such as daily emollient use, can make a big difference in patients’ lives. More than 99% of cases are benign. Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Skin lesions in the genital area are common, and the etiology can range from simple irritation to sexually transmitted diseases to malignancy. The appearance of the lesion, the presence of pain and/or itching, and a description of... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Distinguishing between hypopigmentation and depigmentation is crucial to narrowing the differential diagnosis. Hypopigmentation is a decrease in the level of pigmentation of... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Conditions of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, vascular wall, and blood may all be associated with bleeding under the skin or purpura, thus both anatomy and physiology must be used to develop this differential ( ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of a weeping skin lesion is covered in the section on rash (see page 446), but certain conditions should be mentioned here. In all nonbloody discharges, infection (usually bacterial) is the most prominent ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Masses of the skin may be better termed nodules if they are larger than 0.5 cm and are not just neoplastic in origin. The term VINDICATE serves as a useful mnemonic to recall the important skin masses. When the physician is considering ... READ EXCERPTS »
... To recall the causes of a diffuse pigmentation of the skin, one might simply visualize various organs of the body where a cause may originate. The adrenal gland brings to mind ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of skin ulcers may be approached with anatomy as the basic science, particularly if the ulcer is on one of the legs. Beginning with the skin itself and ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Skin turgor — the skin’s elasticity — is determined by observing the time required for the skin to return to its normal position after being stretched or pinched. With decreased turgor, pinched skin &ldquo... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Clammy skin — moist, cool, and usually pale — is a sympathetic response to stress, which triggers release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones cause cutaneous... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mottled skin is patchy discoloration indicating primary or secondary changes of the deep, middle, or superficial dermal blood vessels. It can result from a hematologic, immune, or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Scaly skin results when cells of the uppermost skin layer (stratum corneum) desiccate and shed, causing excessive accumulation of loosely adherent flakes of normal or abnormal keratin. Normally,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), also known as Ritter’s disease or Ritter-Lyell syndrome, is marked by epidermal erythema, peeling, and necrosis that give the skin a... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Skin is man’s front-line protective barrier between internal structures and the external environment. It’s tough, resilient, and virtually impermeable to aqueous solutions, bacteria, or toxic compounds. It... Nails, glands, and hair ... Vascular influence ... Assessing skin disorders ... Diagnostic aids ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Skin turgor—the skin’s elasticity—is determined by observing the time required for the skin to return to its normal position after being stretched or pinched. With decreased... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The result of excessive circulating melanin, a bronze skin tone tends to appear at pressure points—such as the knuckles, elbows, toes, and knees—and in creases on the palms and soles. Eventually,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Clammy skin—moist, cool, and usually pale—is a sympathetic response to stress, which triggers release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones cause cutaneous... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mottled skin is patchy discoloration indicating primary or secondary changes of the deep, middle, or superficial dermal blood vessels. It can result from a hematologic, immune, or connective... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Scaly skin results when cells of the uppermost skin layer (stratum corneum) desiccate and shed, causing excessive accumulation of loosely adherent flakes of normal or abnormal keratin. Normally, skin cell... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A severe skin disorder, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is marked by epidermal erythema, peeling, and superficial necrosis that give the skin a scalded appearance. SSSS is most prevalent in infants ages 1... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Clammy skin — moist, cool, and commonly pale — is a sympathetic response to stress, which triggers release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mottled skin is patchy discoloration indicating primary or secondary changes of the deep, middle, or superficial dermal blood vessels. It can result from a hematologic, immune, or connective tissue disorder. Other causes include chronic... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — visible collections of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The result of excessive circulating melanin, a bronze skin tone tends to appear at pressure points — such as the knuckles, elbows, toes, and knees — and in creases on the palms and soles. Eventually, this... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Clammy skin — moist, cool, and usually pale — is a sympathetic response to stress, which triggers release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones cause... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mottled skin is patchy discoloration indicating primary or secondary changes of the deep, middle, or superficial dermal blood vessels. It can result from a hematologic, immune, or... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Scaly skin results when cells of the uppermost skin layer (stratum corneum) desiccate and shed, causing excessive accumulation of loosely adherent flakes of normal or abnormal keratin. Normally, skin cell loss is imperceptible; the... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
...This chapter focuses on many skin lesionsand rashes seen in pediatric practice. Note that some lesions andrashes fall into more than 1 category in the classification. Principal Causes ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Skin turgor—the skin's elasticity—is determined by observing the time required for the skin to return to its normal position after being stretched or pinched. With decreased turgor, pinched skin “holds” for up to 30... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Clammy skin—moist, cool, and usually pale—is a sympathetic response to stress, which triggers release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mottled skin is patchy discoloration indicating primary or secondary changes of the deep, middle, or superficial dermal blood vessels. It can result from a hematologic, immune, or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Scaly skin results when cells of the uppermost skin layer (stratum corneum) desiccate and shed, causing excessive accumulation of loosely adherent flakes of normal or abnormal keratin. Normally, skin cell loss is imperceptible; the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Conditions of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, vascular wall, and blood may all be associated with bleeding under the skin or purpura, thus both anatomy and ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of a weeping skin lesion is covered in the section on rash , but certain conditions should be mentioned here. In all nonbloody discharges, infection (usually bacterial ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Masses of the skin may be better termed nodules if they are larger than 0.5 cm and are not just neoplastic in origin. The term VINDICATE serves as a useful mnemonic to recall the important skin masses. When the ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... To recall the causes of a diffuse pigmentation of the skin, one might simply visualize various organs of the body where a cause may originate. The adrenal gland brings to mind... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of skin ulcers may be approached with anatomy as the basic science, particularly if the ulcer is on one of the legs. Beginning... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
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