The skin and associated disorders

Stephens, M

Abstract

This article aims to increase knowledge of the skin and associated disorders. Anatomy and physiology of the skin are briefly reviewed, and reference is made to common skin disorders. The main characteristics of a holistic skin assessment are discussed, and the signs to look for when undertaking an examination. The article concludes with a case study for context and reflection.

Citation

Stephens, M. (2022). The skin and associated disorders. British Journal of Nursing, 31(4), 202-206. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2022.31.4.202

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 1, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Feb 26, 2022
• Publication Date: Feb 24, 2022
• Deposit Date: Mar 8, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 26, 2022
• Journal: British Journal of Nursing
• Print ISSN: 0966-0461
• Electronic ISSN: 2052-2819
• Publisher: MA Healthcare
• Volume: 31
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 202-206
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2022.31.4.202
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2022.31.4.202
• Related Public URLs: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/loi/bjon
• Additional Information: Additional Information : ** From Crossref journal articles via Jisc Publications Router **Journal IDs: pissn 0966-0461; eissn 2052-2819 **History: issued 24-02-2022; published 24-02-2022; Access Information : This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in British Journal of Nursing, copyright © MA Healthcare, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2022.31.4.202.