Integumentary Health Concerns

Chicken Pox Eti: S/S: Tx: Varicella Virus Spread by direct contact or breathing in germs Most common in children but can also affect adults S/S: Blisterlike rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. Rash appears on trunk and face Tx: Vaccine

Shingles “herpes zoster” Eti: 20% chance of contracting if had chicken pox S/S: Painful Inflammation that affects nerves on one side of the body and results in skin blisters Tx: no cure, meds may shorten time of illness & prevent complications

Impetigo Eti: S/S: Tx: Staphylocicci or streptococci Spread from person to person through direct contact with discharge S/S: Blistery rash Open blisters produce thick, golden yellow discharge that dries, crusts, and adheres to skin Tx: Oral/topical antibiotics

Tinea/Ringworm Eti: S/S: Tx: Fungi Feet (“pedis”) = athlete’s foot Scalp (“corporis”)= scalp ringworm S/S: Extreme itching Tx: Antifungal medication

Pediculosis “Lice” Eti: S/S: Tx: Contracted by coming in contact with someone who has lice, or sharing hats/scarves/combs/or brushes S/S: Extreme itching on the head or genital region Tx: Medication Wash, dry, clean all items with alcohol to kill

Scabies Eti: S/S: Tx: Contagious skin eruption Caused by mites Occurs between fingers, trunk, or male genitalia Intense itching at night Tx: Kill mites and prevent itching

Skin Cancer Eti: S/S: Tx: 3 types: Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell, carcinoma, malignant melanoma More than 90% appear on sun exposed skin, usually face, neck, ears, forearms, and hands S/S: Mole change in color, shape, size, texture. Bleeding or itching from mole. Tx: Cover up and wear sunscreen when outside in the sun. Surgical removal of the cancer spot from the skin

Rubella “German Measles” Eti: Especially dangerous to pregnant women, can cause severe birth defects. S/S: Often mild, hard to notice A fine, pink rash that begins on the face and quickly spreads to the trunk and then the arms and legs, before disappearing in the same sequence Tx: Immunization

Acne “Acne Vulgaris” Eti: S/S: Tx: Starts around puberty and is often caused by the overproduction of sebum. S/S: Eruptions on the face and upper back, several types Tx: Various medications Dermatologist Changes to diet

Carbuncle Eti: S/S: Pus producing infection Starts in subcutaneous and is usually accompanied by fever and ill feeling

Abscess Eti: Localized infection, puss and infection

Gangrene Eti: “death of tissue” Due to loss of blood supply

Furuncle “Boil” Eti: Localized pus producing infection originating in a fair folicle