Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Adult dermatome
Adult dermatome Understanding the nerve distribution along the dermatomes is helpful in determining how certain diseases, such as shingles and some other neurological conditions, target one area of the body. The letter-number combinations show the relationship between each area and its corresponding… related searches:shingles
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Herpes zoster
…that begin to dry and form crusts. The crusts fall off in 2 to 3 weeks, leaving behind pink healing skin. Lesions typically appear along a single dermatome (the body area served by a single spinal nerve) and are only on one side of the body (unilateral). The trunk is most often affected, showing a rectangular… related searches:blistering rash | shingles neck | shingles
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Herpes zoster (shingles) on the chest
…that causes chickenpox. Outbreaks of shingles often follow the distribution of nerves in the skin. This distribution pattern is called a dermatome (see the "dermatomes" picture). The linear distribution of the nerve in the skin is very easily seen in this photograph. related searches:shingles
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Skin graft
…(sedated) or deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), healthy skin is taken from elsewhere on your body using a skin-cutting instrument (dermatome). This is called a split-thickness skin graft. It contains a portion of the top layer of skin (epidermis) and the layer under the epidermis (dermis…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Herpes zoster (shingles), disseminated
Herpes zoster (shingles), disseminated Herpes zoster (shingles) normally occurs in a limited area that follows a dermatome (see the "dermatome" picture). In individuals with damaged immune systems, herpes zoster may be widespread (disseminated), causing serious illness. Herpes zoster is caused by the… related searches:shingles
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Herpes zoster (shingles) on the back
…This photograph shows clusters of blisters (vesicles) and redness (erythema) caused by herpes zoster (shingles). The pattern follows a "dermatome" (see the dermatome picture). The area may burn or sting before the appearance of these vesicles. Early treatment with acyclovir (within 24 hours of the appearance… related searches:shingles | herpes zoster
