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Skin warts are benign tumours caused by infection of keratinocytes with HPV, visible as well‐defined hyperkeratotic protrusions. We will explore the detailed types, presentation, and treatment modalities of most common warts.
Multi-factorial disease characterized by abnormalities in sebum production, follicular desquamation, bacterial proliferation and inflammation.
Acne vulgaris is a disease of the pilosebaceous follicle characterized by non-inflammatory (open and closed comedones) and inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, and nodules)
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Warts are growths on the skin caused by an infection with the human papilloma virus, or HPV. Types of warts include:
-- Common warts (often appear on the fingers)
-- Plantar warts (often appear on the soles of the feet)
-- Genital warts (sexually transmitted diseases)
-- Flat warts (usually appear in places where one shaves frequently)
In children, warts often go away on their own. In adults, however, they tend to stay. Warts are often removed for cosmetic reasons or to eliminate discomfort.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000885.htm
Skin warts are benign tumours caused by infection of keratinocytes with HPV, visible as well‐defined hyperkeratotic protrusions. We will explore the detailed types, presentation, and treatment modalities of most common warts.
Multi-factorial disease characterized by abnormalities in sebum production, follicular desquamation, bacterial proliferation and inflammation.
Acne vulgaris is a disease of the pilosebaceous follicle characterized by non-inflammatory (open and closed comedones) and inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, and nodules)
Melasma| Melasma and its Treatment| Facial Pigmentation| Post-Pregnancy Pigm...Dr. Rajat Sachdeva
Melasma, Pigmentation on facial skin, most commonly occur on the face of female and in Dark Skin Races.
Treatment for melasma, Sun protection, avoid waxing, Tretinoin, Hydroquinone, Corticosteroid, Azeloic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Laser Intensed Pulse Light,
Warts are growths on the skin caused by an infection with the human papilloma virus, or HPV. Types of warts include:
-- Common warts (often appear on the fingers)
-- Plantar warts (often appear on the soles of the feet)
-- Genital warts (sexually transmitted diseases)
-- Flat warts (usually appear in places where one shaves frequently)
In children, warts often go away on their own. In adults, however, they tend to stay. Warts are often removed for cosmetic reasons or to eliminate discomfort.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000885.htm
We all suffer from several types of acne like pimples, scars, rosacea etc. but why do they occur and what are various reasons of it , please go through the article.
It is an immune system condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells.
It is a long term (chronic) disease.
It is most commonly seen the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp.
It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands.
It may be occur on areas of the body that have sebaceous glands such as face, neck, back and shoulders.
It is associated with high rail of sebum secretion.
It has two types of acne such as inflammatory, in which the hair follicle is blocked by sebum that may be cause by bacteria and eventually rupture the follicle and second non inflammatory, in which the follicle doesn't rupture but remains dilated.
Acne is a disease that involves the oil glands of the skin.
It is not dangerous.
Acne occurs most commonly during adolescence, and often continues into adulthood. In adolescence, acne is usually caused by an increase in testosterone, which people of both genders during puberty.
There are various types of pimples
Whiteheads - remain under the skin and are very small.
Blackheads - clearly visible, they are black and appear on the surface of the skin.
Papules - visible on the surface of the skin. They are small bumps, usually pink.
Pustules - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are red at their base and have pus at the top.
Nodules - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are large, solid pimples. They are painful and are embedded deep in the skin.
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Acne vulgarispresentation
1.
2. Acne vulgaris is the most common
cutaneous disorder in the U.S.
It affects more than 17 million Americans.
It is a chronic condition affecting more
than 85% of adolescents and young
adults.
3. Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a
long-term skin disease that occurs
when hair follicles are clogged with dead
skin cells and oil from the skin.
4. It primarily affects areas of the skin with a
relatively high number of oil glands,
including the face, upper part of the chest,
and back.
5. It is characterized by blackheads or
whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and
possible scarring.
6.
7. A skin condition that occurs when hair
follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells.
Multi-factorial disease characterized by
abnormalities in sebum production,
follicular desquamation, bacterial
proliferation and inflammation.
8. 85% adolescents experience it.
Prevalence of comedones (lesions) in
adolescents approaches 100%
Estimated that 200-300 million acne
sufferers from India.
More common in females than males
9. Acne vulgaris is a diseaseAcne vulgaris is a disease
of pilosebaceous follicles.of pilosebaceous follicles.
Factors:Factors:
Retention hyperkeratosis.Retention hyperkeratosis.
Increased sebumIncreased sebum
production.production.
Propionibacterium acnesPropionibacterium acnes
within the follicle.within the follicle.
InflammationInflammation
11. Non-inflammatory acne includes
blackheads and whiteheads. These
normally don’t cause swelling.
12. Also known as ‘OPEN COMEDONES’
Blackheads occur when a pore is clogged
by a combination of sebum and dead skin
cells.
13. The top of the pore stays open, despite
the rest of it being clogged. This results in
the characteristic black colour seen on the
surface..
14. Also known as ‘CLOSED COMEDONES’
Whiteheads can also form when a pore
gets clogged by sebum and dead skin
cells.
15. Unlike with blackheads, the top of the
pore closes up. It looks like a small bump
protruding from the skin.
Whiteheads are more difficult to treat
because the pores are already closed.
16. Pimples that are red and swollen are
referred to as inflammatory acne.
17. Papules occur when the walls surrounding
your pores break down from severe
inflammation. This results in hard, clogged
pores that are tender to the touch. The
skin around these pores is usually pink.
18. Pustules can also form when the walls
around your pores break down. Unlike
papules, pustules are filled with pus.
These bumps come out from the skin and
are usually red in colour. They often have
yellow or white heads on top.
19. Nodules occur when clogged, swollen
pores endure further irritation and grow
larger. Pustules and papules, nodules are
deeper underneath the skin.
Nodules are so deep within the skin, you
can’t typically treat them at home
20. Cysts can develop when pores are
clogged by a combination of bacteria,
sebum, and dead skin cells. The clogs
occur deep within the skin and are further
below the surface than nodules.
21. These large red or white bumps are often
painful to the touch.
Cysts are the largest form of acne, and
their formation usually results from a
severe infection. This type of acne is also
the most likely to scar.
22.
23.
24. Genetics is thought to be the primary
cause of acne in 80% of cases.
25. Possible secondary contributors include
•Hormones
•Genes
•Infections
•Diet
•Environmental factor
•Stress
•Medication
26. The severity of acne vulgaris can be
classified as mild, moderate, or severe as
this helps to determine an appropriate
treatment regimen.
27. Mild acne is classically defined by the
presence of clogged skin follicles (known
as comedones) limited to the face with
occasional inflammatory lesions.
28.
29. Moderate severity acne is said to occurs
when
inflammatory papules and pustules occur
on the face compared to mild cases of
acne and are found on the trunk of the
body.
30.
31. Severe acne is said to occur
when nodules are the characteristic facial
lesions and involvement of the trunk is
extensive.
37. Typical features of acne include
Increased secretion of oily sebum by skin
micro comedones
comedones (open &closed)
papules
nodules
pustules, and often results in scarring.
38.
39. The appearance of acne varies with skin colour.
It may result in psychological and social problems
40. Historical and physical clues that may
suggest hormone-sensitive acne include
onset between ages 20 and 30.
Comedones (blackheads and whiteheads)
must be present to diagnose acne.
41. Micro comedones are not visible to the
naked eye when inspecting the skin and
can only be seen with a microscope.
Several scales exist to grade the severity
of acne vulgaris, but no single technique
has been universally accepted.
42. Cook's acne grading scale uses
photographs to grade severity from 0 to 8
(0 being the least severe and 8 being the
most severe).
This scale was the first to use a
standardized photographic protocol to
assess acne severity.
43. Change in sebaceous activity and hormonal level (e.g.
before or during premenstrual cycle)
High humidity conditions
Local irritation or friction
Rough or occlusive clothing
Cosmetics( having greasy base)
Diet; chocolate, nuts, fats colas, or carbohydrates.
Oils greases , or dyes in hair product.
44. Treatment must be long term however symptoms
can be reduced and permanent scaring can be
minimized. It involves:
Removal of excess sebum by washing the
affected areas three times a day with
warm water and soap.
Topically applied oils and fats e.g. in
cosmetics should be eliminated.
45. Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is a first-line
treatment for mild and moderate acne due
to its effectiveness and mild side-effects.
Retinoid are medications which reduce
inflammation, normalize the follicle cell life
cycle, and reduce sebum production.
46. Antibiotics are frequently applied to the
skin or taken orally to treat acne and are
thought to work due to their antimicrobial
activity against P. acnes and their ability
to reduce inflammation.
47. Hormonal agents: In women, acne can be
improved with the use of any combined
birth control pill. These decrease the
production of androgen hormones by the
ovaries, resulting in lower skin production
of sebum, and consequently reduce acne
severity.
48. Azelaic acid has been shown to be
effective for mild to moderate acne when
applied topically at a 20% concentration.
Treatment twice daily for six months is
necessary, and is as effective as topical
benzoyl peroxide 5%, isotretinoin 0.05%,
and erythromycin 2%.
49. Salicylic acid is a topically applied beta-
hydroxy acid that stops bacteria from
reproducing and has keratolytic
properties. It opens obstructed skin pores
and promotes shedding of epithelial skin
cells.
50. Topical and oral preparations
of nicotinamide (the amide form of vitamin
B3) have been suggested as alternative
medical treatments. It is thought to
improve acne due to its anti-inflammatory
properties, its ability to suppress sebum
production, and by promoting wound
healing.
51. Medications of different classes together,
each with a different mechanism of action
has been demonstrated to be a more
efficacious approach to acne treatment
than monotherapy.
52. The pairing of benzoyl peroxide with a
retinoid is preferred over the combination
of a topical antibiotic with a retinoid since
both regimens are effective but benzoyl
peroxide does not lead to antibiotic
resistance.
53. Administer prescribed medications, which
may include acne products containing
benzoyl peroxide; topical agents, such as
vitamin A acid; and antibiotics such as
tetracycline.
54. Provide client and family teaching
Advise the client that heat, humidity, and
perspiration exacerbate acne.
55. Explain that uncleanliness, dietary
indiscretions, menstrual cycle, and other
myths are not responsible for acne.
Explain that it will take 4 to 6 weeks of
compliance with the treatment regimen to
obtain results.
56. Instruct the female client to inform her
health care provider if she is possibly
pregnant.
Instruct the client to wash his face gently
(do not scrub) with mild soap twice daily.
57. Instruct the client not to squeeze
blackheads, not to prop hands on or rub
the face, to wash hair daily and keep it off
the face, and to use cosmetics cautiously
because some may exacerbate acne.
58. Acute Pain / Chronic Pain related to the
inflammatory process
Disturbed Body Image related to the state
of the wound.
Knowledge Deficit related to lack of
information about the disease
Impaired Skin Integrity related to damage
to the skin surface
59. Observation of the patient's pain level (0-
10 scale)
Teach patient distraction techniques,
relaxation and provide comfortable
position.
Collaboration of analgesic
60. Involve the family or significant others in
care.
Note the withdrawn behaviour
increased dependency, manipulation or
not involved in treatment.
61. Discuss about skin care, for example: use
a moisturizer and sun protection.
Provide information about hygiene,
disease prevention and treatment.
Give frequent skin care to prevent dry or
moist.