Inflammation of the skin. The may be Remove the causative agent; Non-contagious rash. (allergic topical ointments to alleviate Dermatitis reaction, stress, the symptoms. exposure to chemicals). Acute (< 6 months), Same Same chronic (>6 months), Eczema non-contagious inflammatory skin disease. Viral infection that is Painful blisters that No cure; treat with usually seen as a blister. rupture and leave Acyclovir a anti-viral Herpes sores. medication. Two types of HSV: Spread by oral HSV type 1-causes secretions, sexual sores around the mouth contact. and lips (cold sores/fever If a pregnant woman blisters). has symptoms HSV type 2- Genital when the delivery date Herpes -sores around arrives, the baby may the genitals or rectum. become infected when passing through the vagina. A c-section may be performed. Acute, inflammatory and Two bacteria cause Topical antibacterial cream or contagious skin disease impetigo- vesicles that oral antibiotics. Impetigo seen in babies and rupture and develop Don’t share toys, bedding, young children. yellow crusts- towels, etc. Staphylococcus or streptococcus organism. Chronic inflammatory Unknown. No definite treatment at skin disease present. Psoriasis characterized by the Moisturizers. development of dry reddish patches covered with silvery-white scales; affects skin over elbows, knees, shins, scalp, lower back. More common in adults. Highly contagious fungal Fungus (tinea). It Antifungal meds & creams. infection; raised, itchy, spreads Skin-to-skin Ringworm circular patches with contact with a person crusts. or animal, sharing towels, sports equipment
Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin. Non-contagious rash. The may be (allergic reaction, stress, exposure to chemicals). Remove the causative agent; topical ointments to alleviate the symptoms. Eczema Acute (< 6 months), chronic (>6 months), non-contagious inflammatory skin disease. Same Same Herpes Viral infection that is usually seen as a blister. Two types of HSV: HSV type 1-causes sores around the mouth and lips (cold sores/fever blisters). HSV type 2- Genital Herpes -sores around the genitals or rectum. Painful blisters that rupture and leave sores. Spread by oral secretions, sexual contact. If a pregnant woman has symptoms when the delivery date arrives, the baby may become infected when passing through the vagina. A c-section may be performed. No cure; treat with Acyclovir a anti-viral medication. Impetigo Acute, inflammatory and contagious skin disease seen in babies and young children. Two bacteria cause impetigo- vesicles that rupture and develop yellow crusts- Staphylococcus or streptococcus organism. Topical antibacterial cream or oral antibiotics. Don’t share toys, bedding, towels, etc. Psoriasis Chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by the development of dry reddish patches covered with silvery-white scales; affects skin over elbows, knees, shins, scalp, lower back. More common in adults. Unknown. No definite treatment at present. Moisturizers. Ringworm Highly contagious fungal infection; raised, itchy, circular patches with crusts. Fungus (tinea). It spreads Skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal, sharing towels, sports equipment Antifungal meds & creams.
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