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Unit 1
Skin Disorders
Skin Disorders
Skin lesions
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Objectives
At the end of the session students will be able to:
Explain the disease process and nursing care of following conditions seen in children:
Ringworm infections
Candidiasis
Candidiasis
Pediculosis
Scabies
Herpes Simplex
Ringworm infections
Ringworm infections
Ringworm infections
Ringworm infections
Tinea or ringworm infection is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes (class of fungus)
These dermatophytes live in the superficial layer of the skin, nail and hair
Causes: poor nutrition, hygiene, tropical climate,
Causes: poor nutrition, hygiene, tropical climate, debilitating disease, contact with infected persons or formites
Clinical