Dark underarms or armpits are a condition of the skin under the arms that becomes dark. It becomes a major concern to fair skin people as dark armpits are more visible on fair skin than on dark skin. The causes for dark underarms are: • Improper cleaning • Sweating • Friction due to different types of clothes • Dead skin cells • Use of shaving products • Deodorants containing alcohol The symptoms of dark underarms are • Sweating • Itching • Dark skin along the area of armpits • Bad
The underarm area of the body is called the axilla and is the location of the apocrine glands, which transport sweat, protein and fat to the underarm skin surface. This warm and moist environment is home to bacteria. The bacteria feed off of the protein and fat contained in sweat and secrete their waste product which gives off a pungent odor. When deodorant is applied to this area active ingredients, such as triclosan, cause the surface area of the axilla to temporarily become either salty or acidic
This essay aims to provide a discussion of vital signs and how they are relevant to contemporary nursing practice. This is done by; • Discussing what vital signs are and when are they used in practice. • Why are vital signs relevant to contemporary nursing practice? • How the skills are performed with the consideration of the NMC (2008) code of conduct. • Discussing potential risk issues associated with using automated blood pressure/pulse machine in relation to contemporary practice. • Summary
70. R: 14. W: 207. General A well-developed, well-nourished female seated comfortably in the exam room. She is alert and oriented. Very pleasant. Skin Her bilateral axillary areas were examined. She does have some fullness in the left axilla, separate from where she felt the lump. On my exam, there is perhaps just a 2 mm superficial mass noted that corresponds to her area of pain. However, I feel fullness in the more medial side, as well as the more lateral side, where she is not having
fully cured. According to Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (2013), Hodgkin’s lymphoma is “a malignant lymphoma whose pathological hallmark is the Reed-Sternberg (RS) cell. This lymphoma typically begins in a single lymph node (esp. in the neck, axilla, groin, or near the aorta) and spreads to adjacent nodes if it is not recognized and treated early.” (p. 1136). Hodgkin’s lymphoma was first discovered in 1832 by Tom Hodgkins, who first noticed the hallmark deformities in the lymph system. Hodgkin’s
The motivation to pursue Medicine as a career have been frequently presented as a few typical clichés. Some say “I’ve always known that Medicine was the career for me.” Others say “I was often sick as a child” thus “the hospital was an integral part of my life” while others use the typical “Dr. ________ changed my life and I always wanted to be just like him/ her”. While some these things ring true of my own life experience, there were numerous, sometimes unrelated things, that have influenced
The skin is the largest complex organ of the human body, accounting for about 15% of the total adult body weight. It covers the entire body surface as a flexible shield, which It performs many vital functions, including protection against external physical, chemical, and biologic assailants, as well as prevention of ex¬cess water loss from the body and a role in thermoregulation (Charkoudian, 2003). The skin is continuous, with the mucous membranes lining the body’s surface (Kanitakis, 2001). In
The subject is prepared being hydrated and not overheated the subject should also take off the appropriate amount of clothes 2. A cross was placed at each site that skin folds and were measured these sites include the triceps, subscapular, chest, axilla, suprailium, abdomen and thigh 3. A the measurements are taken the right side of the subject 4. When the measurements were taken the tester pinched the marked cite an the measurement was taken for at least 4 seconds a cm away from the cross at about
instantly discovered that gangrene begins to form in the triceps and ulnaris, which infects those who come in contact with it. However, some parts of this transformed body do not become infected by the Terrore virus. Nevertheless, the Brachialis and Axilla still contain all the nerves vital for zombie brains, and if people target these points, the arms of those infected with the Terrore virus will fall off. Pressure points in zombies are indicated here. Attacking these points will disarm the zombie
1. When comparing mice and rats, why are rats considered better companion animals than mice? Both rats and mice are very popular animals for people to keep as pets. Rats are considered as being a better choice when it comes to pets due to their habits. Mice are more active but don't like to sit still for too long which becomes a problem for those who wish to handle their animal. Rats are more affectionate, intelligent and easily socialized as pups. 2. Why should cedar not be used as bedding? Cedar
brain lesions highly suspicious of metastatic cancer. He was told the diagnosis would need to be confirmed by biopsy. Before the biopsy, I decided to do a “head to toe” exam and found two nodules on his scalp (hidden by his hair), a nodule in his axilla, groin, a tiny one on his forearm, and one on his foot. I proposed a diagnosis of Disseminated Nocardiosis, but was told “…when you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras.” The biopsy later confirmed that I had found my zebra. Yes, some puzzles
There has been great debate and controversy in trying to determine the appropriate methods in attaining an accurate temperature in pediatric patients. In light of new technological advances to find innovative ways to attain exact temperatures in this population, there are hospitals and affiliated medical centers that still assess pediatric temperature through traditional means, which is rectal thermometer. Even more disturbing is the continued use of glass mercury-filled thermometers in the health
metaphysis, such as pulling on an extremity or from holding a child around the thorax and shaking violently, such as shaken baby syndrome (Bontrager, 2014). Rib fractures mainly represent shaken baby syndrome. When a child is held strongly under the axilla and shaken, the amount of vigor exerted in the anterior and posterior direction is enough to fracture multiple ribs. This allows for fractures at the costovertebral and costotransverse articulations. This action may also fracture the scapula posteriorly
In Chapter 6 we learn about the Integumentary System. The discussion on the integumentary system will include the skin and subcutaneous tissues, hair, nails, and cutaneous glands and disorders of the skin. Skin is the organ that covers our internal organs and tissues. It provides for the sense of touch, helps to protect us from invading bacteria and infections, aids in regulating our internal body temperature and water balance and, with the help of the sun, provides us with Vitamin D, which is
I live in a beautiful paradise full of excitement, love, and friends. Everyone around me was all kind and caring. They have given me tools to grow by nurturing me unstoppably. The time has come where I finally start seeking for independence. I mean, I’m only 10-years-old but it is always natural for people like me to want to feel some sort of independence. I do not recall having my parents around me. I grew up in a place full of children like me where they try to sell us, kids, like candies. We are
History and Physical Write Up #1 Student: Brandon Burt Date of History: 1/13/2016 Patient: L.S. CC: “I ran out of breath. I couldn’t breathe.” History of Present Illness: Mr. S is a 75yo white male who was in his usual state of health, which enables him to lead a relatively active life, until early Monday morning (1/11/16). At about 4am he began painting a room, a project he says he just had to finish. He was using a paint-roller and would roll paint for about 15 minutes at a time, before having
Types of Thermometers 1) Mercury thermometer History: The mercury-in-glass or mercury thermometer was invented by physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in Amsterdam (1714). How does it work? The main element of a mercury thermometer is a capillary tube. The tube is sealed on both sides of the nutria and she pumped the air. At one end of the tube is a reservoir of mercury. To measure the temperature there is a special scale. Scale deposited on the bar attached to the tube. Scale measurement range
which can look similar to a patch of eczema. Some women develop painful breasts (mastalgia) and it is not usually caused only by cancer. The first place that breast cancer usually spreads to is the lymph glands (the nodes) and in the armpit (axilla). If this occurs, you may develop a swelling or lump in an armpit. Immediately this is noticed kindly rush to your doctor and seek for solution to avoid getting advanced. When the cancer spreads to other parts of the body then various other symptoms
I lived in a beautiful paradise for about 6 years, full of excitement, love, and friends. Everyone around me was all kind and caring. They have given me tools to grow by nurturing me in an unstoppable manner. The time has come where I finally start seeking for independence. I mean, I’m only 10-years-old but it is natural for people like me to want to feel some sort of independence. I do not re-call having my parents around me. I grew up in a place full of children like me where they try to give us
II. SOURCE AND RELIABILITY: Patient alert and oriented to time place and person, reliable historian. III. REASON FOR SEEKING CARE (CC): 38 y/o female c/o abdominal pain throughout the entire abdominal cavity, states she has always had abdominal discomfort, but the past 3 days’ pain has become unbearable. Describes pain as a burning churning through out 8/10. Pain intermittent c/o of sour stomach after meals accompanied by nausea, denies vomiting, diarrhea or anorexia, last bowel movement 4 days