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Skin Assessments

Skin Assessments. Angel Wheatley RN, BSN. Staph Infection. Contagious See physician (antibiotics). Contact Dermatitis. Non Contagious Discontinue all soaps and lotions. Chicken Pox. Contagious until scabs form on lesions Stay home from school. Moleuscum Contagiosm , Warts.

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Skin Assessments

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  1. Skin Assessments Angel Wheatley RN, BSN

  2. Staph Infection • Contagious • See physician (antibiotics)

  3. Contact Dermatitis • Non Contagious • Discontinue all soaps and lotions.

  4. Chicken Pox • Contagious until scabs form on lesions • Stay home from school

  5. MoleuscumContagiosm, Warts • Contagious • Send to physician for treatment • Can stay in school if covered

  6. Cellulitis • Non contagious • Seek immediate medical treatment

  7. Impetigo • Spreads by itching • Caused by bacteria

  8. Herpes • Contagious • Called cold sores

  9. HIV Infections (cutaneous) • Non contagious (except by blood, bodily fluids) • Rash

  10. Melanomas • Non contagious • Seek immediate medical treatment

  11. Scabies • Contagious • Treat as you do for lice

  12. Pediculoses (Louse) • Contagious • Send home treat with lice shampoo and until nit free

  13. Acne • Non contagious • Refer severe cases to Dermatologist

  14. Ringworm • Contagious • Must be covered to stay in school

  15. Bites/Stings • Non Contagious • Ice • Watch for allergic reactions

  16. Child Abuse • Always question bruises on children • Withdrawn • Frequent trips to nurse

  17. Contact information: Angel Wheatley Madison Avenue Upper Elementary 601 856-6609 awheatley@madison-schools.com

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