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Kaposi’s Sarcoma A systemic disease caused by herpes virus 8 Most often have lesions on the skin surface. Typically a very slow developing illness, but in conjunction with the AIDS virus it progresses very quickly. These lesions became linked directly with AIDS during the 1980’s. Clinical … [Read more...] about S2 E049 Derm: Skin Cancer for the PANRE and PANCE

Derm Vascular Abnormalities Telangiectasias Dilated tiny blood vessels of the skin which look weird, but are usually a nonissue Causes There are many causes. Here are a few I would know. Cushing’s Syndrome Systemic Scleroderma Venous hypertension Trauma Acne … [Read more...] about S2 E048 Vascular and blistering issues for the PANCE/PANRE

Erythema Multiforme (Herpes Associated Erythema Multiforme) Acute hypersensitivity reaction to infections or drugs. Predisposing factors Infection Herpes is the most common predisposing factor Mycoplasma Medications (least likely in EM minor) Allopurinol … [Read more...] about S2 E047 SJS/TEN for the PANCE or PANRE

Dermal Integrity Burns Depth First degree burns – No blistering. Limited to the epidermis. Do not consider first degree burns when assessing total surface area of the burn. These do not affect outcome or factor into electrolyte management. Second degree burns – Blistering and penetrate … [Read more...] about S2 E046 Derm integrity for the PANCE/PANRE

Condyloma acuminatum (Anogenital Warts) Warts found typically in the genital/anal area Human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11 Sexually transmitted Very contagious especially while warts are visible Risk Factors Sexual activity with multiple or high risk partners … [Read more...] about S2 E045 Derm viruses