Chapter 12
Skin, Hair, and Nails Ella Yu (VL)
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Structure and Function
Subjective Data—Health History Questions
Objective Data—The Physical Exam
Abnormal Findings
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Structure and Function
Skin – three layers 1. Epidermis – Stratum germinativum or basal cell layer • Fibrous protein keratine • Melanocytes (same amount)- melanin (varies) – Stratum corneum or horny cell layer • Dead keratinized cells
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Structure and Function
Skin – three layers 2. Dermis – – – –
Connective tissue or collagen Elastic tissue Nerves, sensory receptors, blood vessel, lymphatic Appendages from the dermis
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Structure and Function
Skin – three layers 1. Subcutaneous layer – – – – – –
Adipose tissue Lobules of fat cells Stores fat for the energy Provides insulation foe temperature control Protection- soft cushioning effect mobility
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Epidermal appendages 1. Hair – – – – – –
Threads of keratine Hair shaft (visible projecting part) Hair root (embedded in the follicles Bulb matrix (cell production) Arrector pili muscle- goose skin 2 types: vellus and terminal
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Epidermal appendages 1. Sebaceous glands – – –
Sebum Lubricate skin and hair Retards water loss from the skin
2. Sweat glands – –
Eccrine glands Apocrine glands
3. Nails – –
Hard plates of keratine Nail matrix
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Function of the Skin
Protection
Prevents penetration
Perception
Temperature regulation
Identification
Communication
Wound repair
Absorption and excretion
Production of vitamin D
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Subjective Data— Health History Questions
Previous history of skin disease (allergies, hives, psoriasis, or eczema)
Pruritus
Excessive bruising
Rash or lesion
Medications
Change in mole
Change in pigmentation (size or color)
Hair loss
Excessive dryness or moisture
Change in nails
Environmental or occupational hazards
Self-care behaviors
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Objective Data— The Physical Exam
Preparation – External variables that influence skin color
Equipment needed – – – – –
Strong direct lighting Small centimeter ruler Penlight Gloves For special procedures • Wood’s light • Magnifying glass • Materials for laboratory tests: potassium hydroxide (KOH), glass slide
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Objective Data— The Physical Exam, cont. Skin—Inspect and Palpate
Color – General pigmentation • Vitiligo • Freckles, mole, birthmark • Abnormal: ABCDE – Widespread color change • Pallor- anemia • Erythema- carbon monoxide poisoning, hyperemia • Cyanosis- increased amount of unoxygenated hemoglobin • Jaundice- increase serum bilirubin
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Objective Data— The Physical Exam, cont. Promoting Health and Self-Care
Teach skin self-examination, using the ABCDE rule A—asymmetry B—border C—color D—diameter E—elevation and enlargement
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Objective Data— The Physical Exam, cont. Skin—Inspect and Palpate, cont.
Temperature – Hypothermia: general/ localized – Hyperthermia
Moisture – Diaphoresis- profuse perspiration – Dehydration
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Objective Data— The Physical Exam, cont. Skin—Inspect and Palpate, cont.
Texture (smooth and firm)
Thickness (callus)
Edema (fluid accumulating in the intracellular space) – 1+ , 2+, 3+, 4+
Mobility and turgor – – – –
(anterior chest under clavicle) Elasticity of skin Mobility- ease of rising (oedema) Turgor- ability to return to place promptly when release (dehydation)
Vascularity or bruising (abuse- different stage of healing) – Cherry angioma – tattoo
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Objective Data— The Physical Exam, cont. Skin—Inspect and Palpate, cont.
Lesions – – – – – – –
Primary or secondary Color Elevation Pattern or shape Size Location and distribution on body Exudate
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Objective Data— The Physical Exam, cont.
Skin—Inspect and Palpate, cont.
Lesions – Wood’s light detects fluorescing lesions • Lesions with blue-green fluorescence indicate fungal infection, such as tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) – Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) preparation helps dignose superficial fungal infection as it can dissolve nonfungal skin debris
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Objective Data— The Physical Exam, cont. Hair—Inspect and Palpate
Color
Texture
Distribution
Lesions – Seborrhoea – Nits of lice
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Objective Data— The Physical Exam, cont. Nails—Inspect and Palpate
Shape and contour – Profile sign
Consistency
Color – Capillary refill
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Objective Data— The Physical Exam, cont. Promoting Health and Self-Care
Teach skin self-examination, using the ABCDE rule A—asymmetry B—border C—color D—diameter E—elevation and enlargement
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings
Common Shapes and Configurations of Lesions
Annular or circular
Confluent
Discrete
Grouped
Gyrate
Target or iris
Linear
Polycyclic
Zosteriform
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Gyrate
Linear Carolyn Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment Fourth Edition. Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
Grouped
Zosteriform
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings
Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions Primary skin lesions
– – – – – – –
Macule Papule Patch Plaque Nodule Wheal Tumor
– – – – –
Urticaria (hives) Vesicle Cyst Bulla Pustule
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Secondary skin lesions
– – – – –
Crust Scale Fissure Erosion Ulcer
– – – – –
Excoriation Scar Atrophic scar Lichenification Keloid
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Primary Skin lesion
A lesion develops on previously unaltered skin
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Macule Flat and circumscribed Less than 1 cm
Papule Solid, elevated Less than 1 cm
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Nodule Solid, elevated Larger than 1 cm Extend to dermis
Wheal -superficail, -Erythematous --mosquito bite
Pustule - pus - acne
Vesicle -Up to 1 cm -Clear serum -Chicken pox Crust Cyst -Herpes simplex -Dry on abrasion - Fluid filled in dermis/ Scab following Subcutaneous layer Carolyn Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment Fourth Edition. abrasion Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
Secondary skin lesion
A lesion change over time or changes because of a factor such as scratching or infection
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Scale -psoriasis
Excoriation -superficial, sometimes crusted -self inflicted abrasion -Scratches from intense itching -insect bits, scabies
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Ulcer -deeper depression to dermis -Pressure sore
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Scar
Atrophic scar
Lichenification Keloid -intense scratching Carolyn Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment Fourth Edition. -excsess scar tissue Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
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Hemangiomas
Abnormal Findings Vascular Lesions
– Port-wine stain (nevus flammeus) – Strawberry mark (immature hemangioma) – Cavernous hemangioma (mature)
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings Vascular Lesions
Telangiectases
– Spider or star angioma – Venous lake
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings Vascular Lesions
Purpuric lesions – Petechiae – Purpura
Lesions due to trauma or abuse – Pattern injury – Hematoma – Ecchymosis (bruise)
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings Vascular Lesions
Lesions due to trauma or abuse – Pattern injury – Hematoma – Ecchymosis (bruise)
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings
Common Skin Lesions in Children
Diaper dermatitis
Interigo (candidiasis)
Impetigo
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Measles (rubeola)
German measles (rubella)
Chickenpox (varicella)
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Chicken pox
Psoriasis Carolyn Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment Fourth Edition. Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings
Common Skin Lesions
Primary contact dermatitis
Allergic drug reaction
Tinea corporis (ringworm of the body)
Tinea pedis (ringworm of the foot)
Psoriasis
Tinea versicolor
Labial herpes simplex (cold sores)
Herpes zoster (shingles)
Erythema migrans of Lyme disease
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings
Malignant Skin Lesions
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant melanoma
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Squamous cell carcinoma
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Malignant Melanoma
Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings
Skin Lesions Associated with AIDS
Epidemic Kaposi’s sarcoma – Patch stage – Plaque stage – Advanced disease
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings
Infectious Disease as a Biological Weapon
Anthrax
Smallpox (variola major)
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings
Abnormal Conditions of Hair
Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap)
Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm)
Toxic alopecia
Alopecia areata
Traumatic alopecia, traction alopecia
Trichotillomania
Pediculosis capitis (head lice)
Folliculitis
Hirsutism
Furuncle and abscess
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings
Abnormal Conditions of the Nails
Koilonychia (spoon nails)
Paronychia
Beau’s line
Splinter hemorrhages
Late clubbing
Onycholysis
Habit-tic dystrophy
Pitting
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Chapter 12 Skin, Hair, and Nails
Abnormal Findings
Abnormal Conditions of the Nails
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