Burns and Other Skin Lesions. Classification First Degree Burn: Epidermis only.
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Transcript of Burns and Other Skin Lesions. Classification First Degree Burn: Epidermis only.
Scar
• Occurs whenever wound/ulcer has occurred; reflects healing
• Keloid: Abnl formation of CT; form w/ dermal tissue damage; initially are thick but may w/ time become white and atrophic
Vesicle
• Thin-walled blister filled w/ fluid, <1cm• Between Epi/Derm junction or within dermis
– Clinically significant
Crust
• Hardened deposits of serum and cellular debris
• result when serum, blood, or purulent (pus) exudates dries on skin surface
• “scab”
Abrasion
• Epidermis removed, revealing dermis
Ulcer
• Craterlike lesion caused by disintegration of the skin (epidermis and dermis)
• Heals w/ scarring
Bed Sore• Compression of skin between bony
prominence and other surface• Cuts off circulation
– leads to necrosis of tissue• - Lack of blood supply prevents proper healing• promotes infection