Skin Disorders

Abrasions, Lacerations, Avulsions, Punctures, and Incisions

Blisters Separation of the epidermis and the dermis which results in lymph, blood, or other bodily fluids build up

Ulcer Destruction of the entire epidermis

Keratosis Increase in thickness due to constant friction Excessive callus build up Example) corns

Hyperhidrosis Excessive perspiration

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Chronic inflammatory condition of the apocrine glands or large sweat glands

Eczema Condition where patches of skin become itchy, scaly, red, cracked, and rough

Shingles Viral infection from the herpes zoster virus that causes a painful band or small area of rash and blisters

Actinic Dermatitis Condition in which the skin becomes inflamed particularly in areas exposed to sunlight

Ingrown Toenail

Contusion Pooling of blood in the tissues after a disruption to blood vessels

Acne Vulgaris Condition involving the blockage and/or inflammation of the hair follicles and accompanying sebaceous gland

Candidiasis Fungal infection caused by a type of yeast that can produce skin, mucous membrane, and internal infections; thrush

Scabies Contagious skin disease caused by mites that creates itching and small raised red spots

Warts Skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)

Melasma Tan or dark skin discoloration usually occurring during pregnancy

Staph Infection Bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus

Psoriasis Persistent chronic disease that causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin leading to red, itchy, scaly patches

Rosacea Condition in which certain facial blood vessels enlarge, giving the cheeks and nose a flushed red appearance

Ringworm Fungal infection that causes contagious itching skin that occurs in small circular patches

Herpes Simplex A virus that causes blisters such as cold sores and fever blisters

A 28-year-old man was working on a farm and suffered injury when he stepped over a power take-off (PTO) shaft from which the safety guard had been removed. He caught his coat in the PTO shaft and was pulled into the machinery, resulting in the degloving of his genital and perineal regions. At the scene of the accident, the patient was awake, alert, and oriented to person, place, and time. He was transported by helicopter to Saint Louis University Hospital. Physical examination revealed complete degloving of an area that measured 9 x 20 cm and encompassed the penile shaft, scrotum, and perineal region to the anal sphincter. The transporters had established hemostasis of the region with gauze, and the patient’s red blood cell count was within normal limits upon arrival to the hospital. His urethra appeared undamaged on retrograde urethrography.