Wound care. Recognising the signs of skin cancer.Godsell, G
If the skin is damaged by a laceration, puncture wound, or abrasion, blood can be witnessed as it streams out of the body. The scalp and face have a very rich blood supply and are notorious for demonstrating massive blood loss. Internal bleeding may be much more difficult to identify. It...
When you get a minor wound such as a small cut or graze, your immune system kicks in to help protect and heal the wound, regenerating new skin. Most minor cuts and grazes can be treated at home by cleaning the wound and covering it with aplaster or dressingand they should start to he...
in wound care education, there is a need for the inclusion of dark skin tones in casestudies and photographs as well as to address the gap in bias around light skin tones and lack of understanding
A feeling of coldness in the legs or feet Changes in the color of the feet; feet turn pale when they are elevated, and turn dusky red during independent position Hair lossover the top of the feet and thickening of the toenails Poor wound healing in the legs or feet ...
of age. Identification of dermatologic findings can lead to a comprehensive evaluation for internal malignancies, especially in the geriatric patient population. This review discusses cutaneous manifestations of paraneoplastic syndromes, which are non-oncologic manifestations associated with an internal ...
As colon cancer progresses, it can lead to several complications. These include:3 Jaundice(characterized by yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin) Bowel obstruction (blockage) Enlarged liver Breathing difficulties When to Screen for Colon Cancer ...
The Relationship Between Vitamin D and Skin Health Vitamin D, often called the "Sunshine Vitamin," is essential for many aspects of health, but one of its most overlooked benefits is its role in skin health. While we often... 2 months ago ...
being treated, such as an obviously fractured leg, an open wound, limping for an extended period of time, or an embedded dog collar.Dogs who are neglected(which is also a form of abuse) may also be very skinny or have extreme skin issues due to flea infestations, ticks, or other ...
contact-based devices currently used in clinical settings carry the risk of skin irritation due to some form of contact, such as wet ECG electrodes [8,9]. Therefore, there is a need to develop vital signs measurement devices that can reduce inter-rater variability and the risk of skin disord...