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Skin stuff

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HAIKU PRESENTATION WITH THE SUB HERE

BY SAM MARTIN

ATHLETES FOOT

  • Athletes foot is a fungal infection.
  • Causes a scaly rash, burning, itching, peeling.

BOILS & CARBUNCLES

  • Painful pus filled bumps under skin.
  • Caused when bacteria infects hair follicle.

COLD SORES

  • Groups of small blisters which form around mouth.
  • Can burst open, leaking a clear fluid and scabbing.

DERMATITIS

  • General term for inflammation of skin.
  • Affected skin may blister, ooze, pop, and crust

IMPETIGO

  • Very contagious skin infection.
  • Most commonly found in children.
  • Appears as red sores on the face.

PSORIASIS

  • Common skin condition
  • Causes cells to build up on the skin
  • The extra cells cause 'scales' which are white and flaky
  • and painful red sores.

1ST DEGREE BURN

  • First degree burns cause red skin, swelling, and pain.
  • First degree burns should ne treated as minor burns unless on:
  • Hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, major joint, then you should seek medical help.

2ND DEGREE BURN

  • Second degree burns include all symptoms of first degree burns and:
  • Blisters, severe pain and swelling, red, splotchy skim appearance
  • If the burn is less than 3 inches in diameter,
  • it should be treated as a minor burn.

3RD DEGREE BURN

  • In event of a third degree burn immediately call 911
  • Do not: remove burned clothing, immerse burns in cold water.
  • Check for signs of circulation and elevate the burned body part if able.
  • Cover areas burned with a cool, clean bandage.
  • After the burn, ensure you have a tetanus shot.