PPT-Common Skin

Lumps in Surgery Dr S Nishan Silva MBBS Solitary neurofibroma Soft flaccid pinkish white 220 mm Invaginates on pressure buttonholing Solitary or multiple Distinctive histopathologic findings fibrils cellular proliferation and degenerative changes. Kathleen O’Hanlon, M.D.. Professor, Family & Comm. Health. JCESOM/Marshall University. Huntington, . WV. Goals of this Presentation. Discuss normal variations in skin of color. Review skin disorders that are more common among individuals with skin of color. Skin pathology Skin diseases are common and diverse, ranging from irritating acne to life-threatening melanoma. Either intrinsic to skin, or systemic diseases involving many tissues, or genetic syndromes such as neurofibromatosis. “. Disorders, Conditions, and Diseases. ”. Definitions. Disease- . an abnormal condition of the body or the mind that causes dysfunction or discomfort.. Disorder- . a functional abnormality, or disturbance.. Skin tags. (. acrochordon. ). common benign outgrowths of skin affect mainly the middle-aged and elderly. .. Skin tags are soft skin-. coloured. or pigmented pedunculated papules commonly found around the neck and within the major . I.DVK FNUSA a LF MU. They growth expansively, so they can push to around tissue, but they don´t grow inside them, and they don´t destroy them. They keep structural and functional maturity. Epithelial. Benign . epidermal . tumors. Premalignant . epidermal . tumours. Malignant epidermal . tumours. Tumours. of the dermis. Benign epidermal tumors. Seborrhoeic. . keratosis. . un-related . to sebaceous . Abu-Khalaf. 1) . Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers . 1. BASAL CELL CARCINOMA ( Rodent Ulcer ) . * . most common form of skin cancer. Pathophysiology • malignant proliferation of. basal keratinocytes of the epidermis . ANN VAN STADEN. NABILA LORTAN. OVERVIEW. BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSIS. BASIC DEFINITIONS OF LESIONS. PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT. COMMON CONDITIONS . BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. What Child Care Providers Should Know About… Rev. 09/09Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection caused by a virus that is only found in the skin. The virus does not circulate in the body Dry Skin Causes oil and sweat glands produce less natural moisturizers. Also, as we go through life, the moisture content in the skin steadily declines. The condition is also more common in cooler m Epidermoid Cyst. Common, affecting young and middle age adults. Usually seen on the head, neck and trunk. Often can identifiy a punctum. Cyst contains keratin. Superficial Epidermal cyst. 5 cm. Fluid filled. General points in presentation. Skin tumors are the most common body tumors .. Most skin lesions presented by patients are benign; however, some concern has caused the patient to make an inquiry, and a correct diagnosis is important. . October 15-17, 2012. Pakse. Objectives. Identify common skin diseases based on the pattern of the rash. Describe strategies to prevent and treat common skin diseases. Pre-Test 1. What disease causes this scaly rash on extensor surfaces (such as elbows and knees)?. Skin Tumors. The skin has three layers:. 1. The epidermis . 2. The dermis . 3. The deep . subcutis. . . Cutaneous. disorders are extremely common and range from irritating acne to life-threatening melanoma. .