This note explains the
following topics: Structure of the Skin, Epidermis, Layers of the Epidermis,
Mnemonic and Poster, The Dermis, Papillary layer of the demis, Reticular layer
of the dermis, Skin Color, Abnormal skin colorations, Accessory Structures of
the Skin, Skin glands, Sebaceous gland,Functions of the Integumentary System.
This note covers
the following topics: Common Skin Infections, Bacterial Infections, Impetigo and
Cellulitis, Folliculitis and Boils, Hidradenitis,Suppurativa and Echthyma,
Streptococcal Diagnoses, Toxic Shock Syndrome, PVL and MRSA, Strep Toxic Shock
Syndrome, Scarlet Fever and Meningococcal Disease, Invasive Infections,
Infections Caused by Corynebacterium and Pitted Keratolysis, Viral Infections,
Varicella Zoster and Herpes Zoster, Primary Herpes Simplex Infection, Viral
Causes of Vesicular Rashes, Parvovirus Infection Slapped Check, Rubella, Measles
and Roseola infantum, Main Causative Agents of a Maculopapular Rash, Warts,
Molluscum Contagiosum, Fungal Diseases, Diseases Caused by Moulds, Common
Parasitic Infections.
This book is a collection of six chapters that includes an initial
chapter on the site selection of a skin biopsy that optimizes diagnosis of
various dermatological diseases and in many instances it is a therapeutic
intervention and is useful in monitoring the response to therapy. The following
five chapters encompass the application and role of skin biopsy to the overall
diagnosis of certain conditions such as non-scarring and scarring alopecia,
Langerhan cell neoplasms, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, pemphigus vulgaris
and foliaceus, and oral lichen planus.
This
note describes the following topics: Allergy and Immunology, Bacterial
Infections, Benign Neoplasms, Bullous Diseases, Connective Tissue Diseases,
Cosmetics, Diseases of Pigmentation, Diseases of the Adnexa, Diseases of the
Dermis, Diseases of the Oral Mucosa, Diseases of the Subcutaneous Tissue,
Diseases of the Vessels, Fungal Infections, Lymphoma And Related Processes,
Metabolic Diseases, Mycobacterial Infections and parasitic Infections.
This note explains many
topics related to Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Symptomatic Treatment,
Corticosteroids, Topical Immunomodulators, Phototherapy, Immunosuppressive
Agents, Disulfiram, Diet, Hospital Admission, Activity Limitations,
Deterrence/Prevention, Consultations, Long Term Monitoring.