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Skin Color The Normal findings must consistent with genetic background, pinkish tan to ruddy dark tan,
light to dark brown with pink or yellow overtones
Abnormal findings are Vitiligo, Pallor, Erythema, Jaundice, Cyanosis, Carotenemia, Bronze-like skin.
Vascularity Normal findings has No areas of increased vascularity, ecchymosis or bleeding. Abnormal
findings are Petechiae, Purpura, Ecchymosis, Spider angiomas, Venous stars, Cherry angiomas,
Strawberry hemangioma. Moisture
For the normal findings perspiration appears normally on the face, hands, axilla and skin folds in response
to activity, environment & anxiety. Edema The abnormal findings are Unilateral edema, Bilateral edema,
Pitting (Grade), Non-pitting. Temperature
The normal findings are warm, equal bilaterally and the abnormal findings are general hypothermia.
Texture Normal findings are smooth, firm with an even surface and the abnormal findings are Very
smooth, soft like velvet Rough, dry and flaky. Mobility/turgor
The normal findings are Mobile, with good skin turgor and the abnormal findings are Decreased mobility,
poor skin turgor