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Needed more pics of treatment options diagnositic procedures and stages of illness esp. cancer

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• (if less than 1 cm in diameter) applying warm compresses can help

• a drainage procedure or surgery by a dermatologist

• antibiotics

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Classification

• can be a skin abscess or an internal abscess

- skin abscesses are common

- internal abscesses tend to be harder to diagnose, and more serious.

• how long the abscess has been present

• doctor will take sample of fluid to test for presence of bacteria

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• swelling

• redness

• pain and warmth over the affected area

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• caused by bacterial infection within the skin

• infection causes the immune system to activate white blood cells

• a cavity of the dead white blood cells build inside the pore(s) of the skin

• cavity will continue to grow if not treated

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An abscess is a collection of pus. Pus is a thick fluid that usually contains white blood cells, dead tissue and germs (bacteria).

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Anonymous. "Herpangina." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Nov. 2006. Web. 21 Nov. 2014.

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• The first cancer linked to sun exposure

• First Noticed in 1775

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It was first characterized in 1920.

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• Mohs Micrograph Surgery

• Excisional Surgery

• Curettage and Electrosurgery

• Radiation

• Photodynamic Therapy

• Laser Surgery

• Topical Medications

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• Overexposure to ultraviolet rays

• Frequent use of tanning beds

• Inheritance

• Chronic infections

• Skin inflammation

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• Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells arising in squamous cells

• Compose most of the skin’s upper layers

• Can be disfigured and sometimes deadly if allowed

to grow

• Can occur in all areas of the body including mucous membranes and genitals

• Most common in areas exposed to the sun, such

as the rim of the ear, lower lip, face, bald scalp, neck, hands, arms and legs

• Comes in the forms of: Scaly red patches; open sores; elevated growths with central disposition; warts; may crust or bleed

• The skin in these areas reveals telltale signs

of sun damage, such as wrinkling, changes in pigmentation, and loss of elasticity.

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Antibiotics do not help with herpangina.

Plenty of fluids

Relieving pain

Treating other symptoms

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Based on the history and physical exam.

Specific times of the year are important clues

Lab tests are available for the coxsackieviruses and other enteroviruses.

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Can be asymptomatic

A fever that is very high or does not go away.

Mouth sores or sore throat lasting more than five days.

Symptoms of dehydration: dry mouth, lack of tears, lethargy, decreased urine output, dark urine, or sunken eyes.