There is one disease that sparks interest in me, that disease is Lupus. The main reason that I am interested in Lupus is because my mom has Lupus. I’m going to tell you about the two major kinds of Lupus and the effects they have on people. The first type is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Lupus affects the kidneys. Can cause inflammation to the nervous system and brain also inflammation in the brain's blood vessels. Another form of Lupus is Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, this lupus is limited to the skin. Rashes can occur and lesions (sores) a most common rash that occurs is discoid rash which is a scaly; red and raised but not itchy rash. Another well known rash is called the butterfly rash a rash that forms across the
A rash for dermatomyositis can be a violet-colored or dusty red rash that appears most commonly on a person’s face or eyelids, but it can also be found around a person’s nails, knuckles, elbows, back, chest and knees. Most of the time the first visual sign of dermatomyositis is a patchy bluish-purplish rash. Another sign of dermatomyositis is the progressive weakening of the muscles closest to the trunk of the body, such as: the hips, thighs, shoulders, upper arms, and neck. Over time this pain will gradually worsen, so the weakness will affect both the right and left sides of the
Self image is very important to many teens, but do they know the harm behind tanning beds? Tanning bed users can be exposed to 5 times more UV (Ultraviolet radiation) than they should from natural sunlight. Melanoma is a skin cancer caused by tanning beds. DHA (dihydroxyacetone) is a additive in tanning lotion that darkenss the skin and can cause prolonged bleeding.
A 52 year old patient was referred to hospital for widespread tense, serous fluid filled blisters with an inflammatory base in the skin. Discuss the integumentary assessment for this patient?
Hot spots are also known as acute moist dermatitis that appears as round, hairless, itchy sores on the superficial layer of the skin. It can be an allergic reaction to insect bites, parasites, food and even anal gland problems. The bulldog often attempts to relive the pain or itchiness of these sores by chewing or licking them. These actions lead to further
The major causes behind this are the external agents which can incite irritation. This condition can be precisely handled by application of drawing salve over the infected areas. The layer of salve prevents the interaction of skin with any foreign agents which eases the urge to scratch the infected region. Though immediate healing is not possible, salves can be prolific in assisting the healing procedure. Not only do salves prove outstanding in curing insect bites and common skin infections but are also profoundly active in curing the hideous psoriasis and
6. Name two possible treatments for this disease. 1.Topical treatment that can rub into the affected area of the skin. 2.Coal-tar ointments and shampoos.” These products can help slow the rapid growth of skin cells and alleviate symptoms, but some people are vulnerable to the side effects, especially folliculitis, a pimple-like rash, affecting the hair follicles. These medicines should be used only under a doctor 's supervision.”
It is believed that 5 million people throughout the world have a form of lupus. More than 16,000 new cases of lupus are reported annually across the country. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body. When someone has lupus something goes wrong with their immune system, which is the part of the body that fights off viruses, bacteria, and germs. Normally our immune system would produces proteins called antibodies that protect the body from these invaders. When someone has an autoimmune disease it means their immune system cannot tell the difference between these foreign invaders and their body’s healthy tissues. This creates autoantibodies that attack and destroy healthy tissue. These autoantibodies
Brief Definition - Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disease in which patients develop multiple soft tumours underneath the skin and in the nervous system.
Eczema is a skin condition which is severe and can be persistent throughout a person’s life. People suffering from eczema tend to manifest scaled, crusty, and reddened skin coupled with intense itching. Eczema has no cure. However, the intense itching can be averted by some medications. It is imperative for patients to practice proper
According to the National Eczema Association 49.4 million people in the US suffer from some form of eczema. Eczema usually begins in infancy or early childhood with a significant proportion of children having continued problems into adulthood. Patients who suffer from eczema suffer from itchy, dry and inflamed skin, sometimes suffering food allergies and/or asthma, which can take away from their quality of life. The cause of Eczema is still unknown, however “much of the medical community believes liver dysfunction is related to Eczema.” (Achtermen, 2015) When a liver cell is damaged the enzyme aspartate aminotransferase (AST), which is stored in the cytosol and mitochondria of liver cells, is released from the cell into the blood. (Mayo Clinic
Eczema, also known as dermatitis is a very common disease of the integumentary system. Atopic dermatitis(AD) is the most severe and long-lasting form of eczema. It is said that AD affects 10 percent of the world’s population. AD has obvious signs and symptoms, affects various organs, cells, and tissues of the integumentary system, and can be treated but not cured.
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin when the skin becomes dry, red, scaly, flaky, itchy, and can be blistered. The skin becomes hard, thickened and cracked, swelled, especially in the eyes, face, or groin areas. Skin can appear darkened or leathery, extreme itching and sun sensitive.
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The epidermis is the layer of skin that we can see. It varies in thickness. The thickest layer is on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands. The thinnest layer is on the eyelids and nipples. The cells on the surface are constantly coming off (shedding) this is known as desquamation. They are also constantly being replaced from below as cells from the basal layer of the epidermis multiply and are pushed up to the surface. The basal layer of the epidermis receives its blood supply, nutrients and fluids from the dermis. There are five layers of the epidermis: