“People who drink‚ do drugs‚ have been jailed or do not believe in religion are more likely to be tattooed. “ ‚ said Mom. Is there any truth to what Mom said? According to a study conducted by the Journal of Academic Academy of Dermatology in 2006‚ 24% of Americans between 18 and 50 are tattooed. That averages to be almost one in four Americans with tattoos. Perhaps there is some truth to what Mom said. Mom was quite possibly falsely stereotyping individuals. The act
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Cited: Brannon‚ Heather. "Smallpox." Dermatology - Guide to Skin Conditions and Skin Care. About.com‚ 30 Nov. 2003. Web. 20 Mar. 2010. . Brannon‚ Heather. "The History of Smallpox." Dermatology - Guide to Skin Conditions and Skin Care. About.com‚ 25 Sept. 2004. Web. 20 Mar. 2010. . "The Bubonic Plague." Essortment Articles: Free Online Articles. Essortment.com‚ 2002
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For the purpose of this essay‚ I am going to explore a skin infection. I will do this by researching impetigo symptoms‚ causes‚ and treatments. Impetigo‚ also known as a school sore‚ is most common in children in elementary. Most people believe that impetigo should not be an infection for children to get. It is mostly contagious in elementary because impetigo is itchy so when children itch it‚ it spreads when they touch the playground or the table. Bullous impetigo is a type of impetigo that look
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Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. Only about .5-1 percent of the world’s population has vitiligo. I personally have this condition on my knees‚ ankles‚ hands‚ and armpits but vitiligo also can cause depigment in people’s hair and eyes. It can appear on anyone at any age and any sex but has a larger contrast on people with darker skin. This disorder is not contagious by any means and although this disease is not life threatening‚ experts
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Cited: Autier‚ P. “Sunscreen Abuse for Intentional Sun Exposure.” British Journal of Dermatology 161. (2009): 40-45. Academic Search Premier. Web. 20 May 2014. Ng‚ Angie T.‚ et al. “A Simple Intervention to Reinforce Awareness of Tanning Bed Use and Skin Cancer in Non-Medical Skin Care Professionals in Southern California.” International Journal of Dermatology 51.11 (2012): 1307-1312. Academic Search Premier. Web. 20 May 2014. Rat‚ Cédric‚ et al. “Targeted Melanoma Prevention
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Dermatology Medical Report Medical Terminology October 23‚ 2010 Pt. presents in the office today with a fever‚ diaphoresis (1) (excessive sweating) and right sided chest pain onset two days ago. Noticed erythema (2) (redness of the skin) two weeks ago to right breast. Now presents with petechia (3) (a small reddish-purple mark caused by a small hemorrhage) observed on epidermis (4) (the outermost layer of the skin) of right breast with a small 2cm macule (5) (a discolored patch of skin
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Sunscreen was the most valuable invention for kids because it helps protect them from the sun. The Skin Cancer Foundation states “The US government has officially identified ultraviolet radiation (UVR) both from the sun and from tanning machines as a known cause of cancer in humans.” Clearly‚ it is saying that sun which carries ultraviolet radiation that can cause cancer. Many people argue that it is useless for the reason that you have to apply it after you get in the pool to prevent sun burns.They
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DISCHARGE SUMMARY Patient Name: Adela Torres Patient ID: 132463 DOB: Age: 57 Sex: Female Date of Admission: 6/22/---- Date of Discharge: 6/25/---- Admitting Physician: Liam Medina‚ MD Consultations: Sachi Kto‚ MD‚ Dermatology Procedures Performed: Intravenis Hydration Complications: None Discharge Diagnosis: 1. Methotrexate related dermatitis. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis class 3 stage 4 3. Osteoporosis
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03981000 In the diverse world of medicine‚ there seems to be a specific field to deal with every part of the body. Now to make this easier‚ -ology or –logia means the study of. Eight individual specialties caught my particular attention. The term Dermatology derives from the Greek word derma – skin. As you can see‚ it deals with the study of the skin and its diseases‚ in the widest sense‚ and some cosmetic problems of the skin‚ scalp‚ hair‚ and nails. The term Cardiology derives from the Greek word
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Unit 2 – Individual Project Debra Ferguson AIU Online Goal setting is not something I do naturally. However‚ I’ve adopted it to help manage a Dermatology practice. It helped provide me with a sense of direction‚ peace of mind‚ and a much needed decrease in stress. Setting goals have kept me focused on achieving what I set out for in my profession‚ and will definitely benefit me as a student. Accomplishing my goals will rely on‚ creating an action plan‚ having a strong support
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