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Facial skin rejuvenation:
The skin is the largest and most visible body
organ. As skin ages, it becomes thinner and less elastic. Collagen and elastin,
the tissues that keep the skin firm, becomes weaker because gravity, internal,
and external factors exert a constant downward pull. As a result of a lifetime of
sun exposure, superficial blemishes may become more noticeable. The goal of
facial rejuvenation is to restore a more youthful look by helping to reverse the
appearance of aging and sun damage. Dermatologists and dermatologic
surgeons are trained and experienced in the use of a wide range of surgical and
non-surgical methods for treating skin conditions. As experts on skin aging,
dermatologists are uniquely qualified to employ a variety of both corrective and
preventive techniques to keep skin healthy and youthful looking.
Fixed Drug Eruption:
Description
- Single or multiple (usually less than six) round, sharply demarcated, dusky red plaques appear soon after drug exposure and reappear in exactly the same site each time the drug is taken.
- May be anywhere on the body but half occur on the genital or oral mucosa.
- Lesions are usually asymptomatic but can be pruritic, painful, or burn.
- Lesions generally occur 30 minutes to 8 hours after ingesting medication and resolve usually in a few days but may take weeks
Causes
- Most common drugs include NSAIDS, Antibiotics, birth control pills, quinine,& food coloring used in food or medications.
Diagnosis
- Patient history, visualization and if necessary a biopsy of lesion.
Treatment
- Identify and discontinue the medication.
Submitted by: Heather R. Brock, MSN, ARNP, NP-C
Follicle:
The tiny shaft in the skin through which a hair grows, and sebum is excreted from sebaceous glands to the surface of the skin.
Frostbite:
Frostbite is, literally, frozen body tissue - usually skin but
sometimes deeper - due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, usually
below 32° F. It must be handled carefully to prevent permanent tissue damage or loss.
Fungal (and yeast) Infections:
Fungi and yeast are capable of causing many different forms of skin (and nail) infections.
Also see: Athlete's Foot, Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Onychomycosis, Piedra, Tinea (pityriasis), Tinea Capitis and Tinea Barbae, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Curis, Tinea Faciei, Tinea Manuum, Tinea Pedis