General Surgery — Flashcards
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Irritant contact dermatitis most commonly affects the _____
Allergic contact dermatitis can often present on the abdomen because of a(n) _____
Hint: allergen
_____ is an inflammatory skin reaction caused by direct exposure to an irritant or allergen
A spreading, poorly defined area of skin erythema, warmth, and edema is a _____
_____ are areas of localised skin & underlying tissue damage caused by prolonged pressure, shear, or friction
Eron classification for cellulitis: Class I: _____
Head lice are spread by _____
_____ is an acute bacterial infection of the superficial dermis
What is the management for urticaria if trouble sleeping? _____
Anything that disrupts the cutaneous barrier is a risk factor for _____ infection: - Skin trauma - Ulceration - Surgery - Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, chronic venous ulcers) - IVDU
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