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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 • Contagious • Send to physician for treatment • Can stay in school if covered Cellulitis • Non contagious • Seek immediate medical treatment Impetigo • Spreads by itching • Caused by bacteria Herpes • Contagious • Called cold sores HIV Infections (cutaneous) • Non contagious (except by blood, bodily fluids) • Rash Melanomas • Non contagious • Seek immediate medical treatment Scabies • Contagious • Treat as you do for lice Pediculoses (Louse) • Contagious • Send home treat with lice shampoo and until nit free Acne • Non contagious • Refer severe cases to Dermatologist Ringworm • Contagious • Must be covered to stay in school Bites/Stings • Non Contagious • Ice • Watch for allergic reactions Child Abuse • Always question bruises on children • Withdrawn • Frequent trips to nurse Contact information: Angel Wheatley Madison Avenue Upper Elementary 601 856-6609 [email protected]
