Communicable Diseases and Skin Disorders (13 questions) Common terms that are applied to skin lesions: Erythema – A reddened area caused by increased amounts of unoxygenated blood in the dermal vasculature. Ecchymoses (bruises) – Localized red or purple discolorations caused by extravasation of blood into the dermis and subcutaneous tissues Petechiae – Pinpoint‚ tiny‚ and sharp circumscribed spots in the superficial layers of the epidermis Primary lesions- Skin changes produced by a causative
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Breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing chronic conditions‚ such as type I diabetes‚ celiac disease and Crohn’s disease. It also lowers the risk of Sudden infant death syndrome‚ asthma‚ allergy‚ Childhood leukemia‚ Childhood obesity‚ Ear infections‚ Eczema and vomiting. The baby who receive breast feeding will not experience respiratory illness‚ and bouts of diarrhea.
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On every beauty product sold in the stores and online‚ the ingredients that are used to create each one are printed on the back of the label. Many people don’t even think about whether or not these ingredients are healthy or harmful. They don’t know that the most popular brands of beauty products that people tend to buy and use daily could contain chemical toxins that may be very harmful to skin cells. One of the major issues in the cosmetology field is the use of products that contain chemical
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during certain phases of the process. 2) What is hydrocortisone and when used‚ how does this reduce cell damage? It is a steroid hormone that is produced by adrenal cortex and used medicinally to treat inflammation resulting from eczema and rheumatism. It helps reduce cell damage because it is a steroid that helps prevent inflammation of cells and tissues. 3) If a molecule comes toward the cell‚ how is it decided if the molecule will be taken in using active or passive
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Erysipelas is a bacterial infection in the upper layer of the skin. It is most similar with another skin infection called Cellulitis. Erysipelas is usually caused by group A Streptococcus and most often occurs on the face and legs. Erysipelas can also be caused by a cut in the skin‚ problems with drainage through the lymphatic system‚ or skin ulcers. Erysipelas can affect both children and adults. A few symptoms of Erysipelas are fever‚ chills‚ red‚ swollen‚ and painful area of skin with a raised
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of the process 2) What is hydrocortisone and when used‚ how does this reduce cell damage? Hydrocortisone is a steroid hormone that is produced by adrenal cortex and used medicinally to treat inflammation resulting from eczema and rheumatism. It helps reduce cell dance because it is a steroid that help prevent / reduce inflammation of cells and tissue. 3) If a molecule comes toward the cell‚ how is it decided if the molecule will be taken in using active or passive
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allergy (CMA) is one of the major causes of food hypersensitivity in children. The clinical features of CMA express as immediate symptoms‚ ranging from mild local reactions to life-threatening anaphylaxis.‚ which may involve the skin (eg‚ urticaria and eczema)‚ respiratory tract (eg‚ asthma and rhinoconjuctivitis)‚ gastrointestinal tract (eg‚ vomiting‚ diarrhea‚ and colic)‚ or systemic anaphylactic shock. Cow’s milk contains more than 25 different proteins that are among the best characterized food allergens
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A personal accomplishment that is important to me is the day I became a vegan. About 2 years ago I made a vow to eat only organic and Non-GMO products‚ and to live a cruelty free lifestyle. Conducting research‚ analyzing and reading books‚ and ultimately taking an empirical approach‚ all brought me to the point where I decided to make the change to a vegan diet. Although this change was drastic‚ it really opened my eyes to the complexity that is diet and nutrition and I was ultimately able to physically
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uncircumcised males. Other causes include: Chemical irritation from the use of certain soaps and shower gels (especially soaps with perfumes)‚ condoms‚ personal lubricants‚ petroleum jelly‚ spermicides‚ and fabric conditioners. Skin conditions‚ such as eczema‚
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childhood diseases. However‚ it has become much less common since the introduction of the chickenpox vaccine. 4. Acne is an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones. 5. Eczema is a generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages. 6. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears
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