31. BURROW – A SMALL TUNNEL IN THE SKIN THAT HOUSES SCABIES
(ACARUS) MITE
32. POIKILODERMA – COMBINATION OF ATROPHY, RETICULATE
HYPERPIGMENTATION AND TELANGIECTASIA ( NON CANCEROUS –
REDDISH BROWN SPOTS)
33. Telangiectasia - a condition characterized by
dilatation of the capillaries causing them to appear
as small red or purple clusters, often spidery in
appearance, on the skin or the surface of an organ
36. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS
Character, Onset, Location, Duration, Severity, Pattern, Associated factors
Ask about
Initial locations of the lesions
Symptoms: Itching, pain, tenderness, burning, inflammation
Date of onset and duration
Severity: Mild, moderate, severe
Relieving and worsening factors
Medication: Got relief or not
Over the counter drug used for treatment and response to the treatment
History of similar problem in the past
37. IF PATIENT'S CHIEF COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO SKIN TUMOR OR
GROWTH MORE ATTENTION IS TO BE GIVEN ON FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS WHILE TAKING HISTORY
What changes have you noticed in the particular appearance of the
lesions?
Size of the lesions and if any change ?
Is there history of bleeding in the lesions?
Is there history of bleeding in the lesions?
Is patient's occupation related to excessive sun exposure? ? Does
patient has history of using sunscreen?
39. COMMON HAIR DISEASE
Dandruff
Hair lice
Hirsutism – Facial hair growth in female due to increased testosterone
Alopecia
Baldness
Tinea capitis – Ring worm infection
Folliculitis – inflammation of the follicles due to infection of Staphylococcus aureus
Piedra – Fungal infection of the scalp. It causes formation of nodules on the
hair shaft
42. COMMON NAIL DISEASES
Nail Discoloration
Lifted nail Plate (Onycholysis) : White colour appearance Caused by certain types of deep cleaning,
formalin in nail polish, rough removal of artificial nails, Psoriasis, Tinea due to fungal infection.
Thickened nails : due to fungal infection, injury, poor circulation, arthritis,
tight fitted shoes, Psoriasis
Splitting nails : regular use of nail polish, mild trauma to nail bed
Brittle nails : Advanced age, Infection S.aureus, nail biting,
Eczema around fingernails
Paronychia : infection of side lying skin of the nails due to staphylococcus aureus
Nail Tumour : nail melanoma