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| 1026 |
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Necrotic tissue in ulcer | If an ulcer has any necrotic tissue, it then has to be removed. The necrotic tissue simply provides potential nutrition for the bacteria, and is of no benefit to the healing process. I found that ulcers on the malleoli are very sensitive and the slightest touching or movement induces significant pai... | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1027 |
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Trendelenburg position | In anaphylaxis the patient should be placed in the head down (Trendelenburg) position. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1028 |
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Opening acne lesions | This summarizes the Bezzant method of picking. My experience with trying to tell people not to pick is that it doesn't work. I, therefore, teach them this method of opening acne lesions as it seems to cause much less trauma and has less potential for scarring than picking with fingernails or with ho... | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1029 |
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Puncture wounds | Puncture wounds, such as the one shown here in the hand should be anesthetized with lidocaine or lidocaine and bupivacaine without epinephrine. Epinephrine will further decrease oxygenation of the tissue and potentially facilitate the growth of anaerobic bacteria. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1030 |
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Hyfrecator: burning skin lesions | When using the hyfrecator one should ensure that it is plugged into low, and for small growths a setting of 30 (3 watts) is used, and on larger growths a setting of 50 (5 watts) is used. | Hyfrecator | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology |
| 1031 |
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Head lice | Infestation with head lice at the nape of the neck produces redness and scaling of the skin, and the black/brown/gray nits (eggs) can be seen on the hair shafts, and occasionally the adult lice can be seen on the skin. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1032 |
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Pemphigus vulgaris on the trunk | Pemphigus vulgaris on the trunk. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1033 |
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Striae formation in the groin | Striae formation in the groin secondary to the use of topical steroids. Striae formation, often calledfracturesof the skin, are currently considered irreversible. | Striae | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology |
| 1034 |
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Atopic dermatitis involving the eyelids | Atopic dermatitis involving the eyelids. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1035 |
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Basal cell carcinoma: excision removal | This gentleman had two basal cell carcinomas. | Surgical Methods | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology |
| 1036 |
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Radiation therapy for acne vulgaris | This patient had radiation therapy for her acne vulgaris, and has a scar demonstrating previous thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer presumably induced by the radiation, and has developed a basal cell carcinoma on her left cheek. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1037 |
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Leg measurement | This demonstrates measurement of the leg before custom support hose is made. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1038 |
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Nasal mask | Nasal mask, in a variety of sizes for adults and children. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1039 |
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Exaggerated insect bite reaction | Exaggerated insect bite reaction. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1040 |
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Lichen simplex chronicus | After repeated scratching, the epidermis thickens and darkens as shown here; this is called lichenification. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1041 |
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Occlusion of blood flow to the skin | Occlusion of blood flow to the skin, either from internal vessel damage or from external pressure, an ulcer can be created. | Skin blood supply | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology |
| 1042 |
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Mild inflammatory acne | When a patient has comedos and associated red papules and/or pustules, a topical antibacterial is required. | Anti-Bacterial Agents | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology |
| 1043 |
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Topical acne therapy | The first few weeks of topical acne therapy can be accompanied by redness and flaking of the skin. Lubricants will help to control scaling, and if necessary, one can add 1% hydrocortisone lotion or cream twice daily to help to reduce the inflammation. | Drug Effects | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology |
| 1044 |
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Atopic dermatitis in children | Atopic dermatitis in children often manifests ascradle cap. This is redness and scaling involving the scalp, and can be the lone manifestation of this problem. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1045 |
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Head lice | Infestation with head lice. Generally, there is dermatitis at the nape of the neck, and the itching tends to be accentuated there. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1046 |
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Halogenated steroids | Halogenated steroids, particularly fluorinated steroids, applied to the facial skin for over several weeks will often induce a dermatitis around the mouth, nose, and lower eyelids; this is called periorificial dermatitis. This inflammation usually, but not always, resolves spontaneously within seve... | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1047 |
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Eversion of a wound | This demonstrates eversion of the wound on the trunk created by a deep dermal suture. Often 3-0 absorbable suture has to be used on the trunk so that the suture does not break when it is being tied. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1048 |
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Body louse | This is a body louse on the clothing of the same patient shown in 81. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1049 |
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Basal cell carcinoma | Basal cell carcinoma. This patient had spent her younger years in Chihuahua, Mexico, and had been exposed to a lot of sunlight as a young person. This basal cell carcinoma originated within the epidermis and extended through the skin fat, and attached to the underlying muscle. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology | |
| 1050 |
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Stasis dermatitis | If the patient has acute stasis dermatitis, then an Unna boot can be applied. This consists of a roll of gauze that is saturated with zinc oxide ointment, and an elastic wrap that is applied on top of it. | Knowledge Weavers Dermatology |