3.06 Disorders of the integumentary system Name ________________ Handout Date _________________ Directions: Complete the of skin disorders using power point presentation and approved internet resources. Disorders of the Integumentary system Disorder Description Treatment A common, chronic The area fills with Topical meds, antibiotics Acne vulgaris disorder of the leukocytes and Keep face clean, keep hands sebaceous glands; accumulates pus; and hair away from face excessive sebum is occurs most often excreted; the sebum during adolescence. hardens and plugs the gland opening. Contagious fungal Some people have Thorough cleaning & drying Athlete’s foot infection that infects the severe discomfort, area. Antifungal meds &/or superficial skin layer others have only a few powder. Wear shower shoes causing skin eruptions; symptoms; blisters in locker rooms; do not share usually contracted in between the fingers or towels; practice good public showers. toes with cracking, personal hygiene scaling, itching Burns Description Description Treatment/Complications First degree Superficial- Redness, swelling, Cold water. Involves only the pain. Low risk for infection. epidermis. Second degree Partial thickness- Pain, swelling, Pain meds, sterile dressings. Epidermis and dermis redness, blisters. Higher risk for infection & spread to other tissues. Third degree Full thickness- Loss of skin, eschar Immediate hospitalization, Complete destruction of (blackened skin), prevention of infection, the epidermis, dermis possibly no pain. contracture, fluid and subcutaneous May be a replacement. Skin grafting. layers. situation; Systemic infection, dehydration, death. Disorder Description Cause Treatment
3.06 Disorders of the integumentary system Name ________________ Handout Date _________________ Directions: Complete the of skin disorders using power point presentation and approved internet resources. Disorders of the Integumentary system Disorder Description Treatment Acne vulgaris A common, chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands; excessive sebum is excreted; the sebum hardens and plugs the gland opening. The area fills with leukocytes and accumulates pus; occurs most often during adolescence. Topical meds, antibiotics Keep face clean, keep hands and hair away from face Athlete’s foot Contagious fungal infection that infects the superficial skin layer causing skin eruptions; usually contracted in public showers. Some people have severe discomfort, others have only a few symptoms; blisters between the fingers or toes with cracking, scaling, itching Thorough cleaning & drying area. Antifungal meds &/or powder. Wear shower shoes in locker rooms; do not share towels; practice good personal hygiene Burns Description Description Treatment/Complications First degree Superficial- Involves only the epidermis. Redness, swelling, pain. Cold water. Low risk for infection. Second degree Partial thickness- Epidermis and dermis Pain, swelling, redness, blisters. Pain meds, sterile dressings. Higher risk for infection & spread to other tissues. Third degree Full thickness- Complete destruction of the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers. Loss of skin, eschar (blackened skin), possibly no pain. May be a situation; Immediate hospitalization, prevention of infection, contracture, fluid replacement. Skin grafting. Systemic infection, dehydration, death. Disorder Description Cause Treatment
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