The Skin - Peate, Ian

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Auteur(s) : Peate, Ian

Editeur : Wiley John + Sons

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/03/2025

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 160.0

ISBN : 1394252625

Résumé :

Preface viii

Acknowledgements x

1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin 1

2 Assessment of the Skin 18

3 Psoriasis 32

4 Eczema 52

6 Burns 88

7 Herpes Zoster 107

8 Acne Vulgaris

MCQs Answers 138

Index 139

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Biographie:

IAN PEATE is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Roehampton. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing and the Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal of Advancing Practice....

Sommaire:

Preface viii

Acknowledgements x

1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin 1

Skin 1

Accessory Structures of the Skin 8

Hair 8

Skin Glands 9

Nails 10

The Functions of the Skin 12

Excretion and Absorption 14

Synthesis of Vitamin D 14

Conclusion 14

Glossary of Terms 15

Multiple Choice Questions 15

References 17

2 Assessment of the Skin 18

Assessing the Skin 19

Variations in Presentations Between Dark and Light Skin 20

The Patient History 21

Exudate 21

Family and Social History 23

Physical Examination 24

Inspection 24

Skin Examination 26

Hair and Nail Assessment 27

Psychodermatology 28

Conclusion 29

Glossary of Terms 29

Multiple Choice Questions 30

References 31

3 Psoriasis 32

Types of Psoriasis 32

Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Psoriasis 34

Epidemiology 36

Risk Factors 36

Clinical Presentation 37

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 39

Psoriasis Area and Severity Index 39

Use of Photography 42

Investigations 45

Management 46

Health Teaching 48

Conclusion 48

Glossary of Terms 49

Multiple Choice Questions 50

References 51

4 Eczema 52

Types of Dermatitis 52

Atopic Dermatitis 52

Contact Dermatitis 52

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis 54

Pompholyx Eczema 54

Nummular Eczema 54

Venous Eczema 54

Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Atopic Dermatitis 54

Epidemiology 56

Risk Factors 57

Clinical Presentation 59

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 60

Management 62

Health Teaching 64

Conclusion 64

Glossary of Terms 65

Multiple Choice Questions 65

References 67

5 Melanoma 68

Skin Cancer 68

Melanocytes 69

Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Melanoma 70

Epidemiology 72

Risk Factors 72

Clinical Presentation 74

ABCDE EFG and 7-Point Check List 75

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 76

Staging 79

Management 80

Health Teaching 82

Conclusion 84

Glossary of Terms 84

Multiple Choice Questions 85

References 87

6 Burns 88

First Aid for Burns 88

Classification of Burns 89

Complications and Associated Problems 91

Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Burns 91

Epidemiology 94

Risk Factors 95

Clinical Presentation 96

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 96

Clinical Assessment 97

Management 98

Health Teaching 101

Conclusion 102

Glossary of Terms 103

Multiple Choice Questions 104

References 105

7 Herpes Zoster 107

Herpes Infection 107

Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Herpes Zoster 107

Reactivation of the Virus 107

Complications 110

Transmission 110

Epidemiology 111

Risk Factors 111

Clinical Presentation 112

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 115

Management 117

Health Teaching 118

Vaccination 119

Conclusion 120

Contents vii

Glossary of Terms 120

Multiple Choice Questions 121

References 122

8 Acne Vulgaris 123

Acne 123

Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Acne Vulgaris 124

Epidemiology 126

Risk Factors 126

Clinical Presentation 128

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 128

Management 131

Long-term Treatment Requirement 132