Head and Scalp Assessment

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Head and Scalp Assessment. Heather Nelson, Rn. Skull and Scalp. Inspect size, shape, symmetry, lesions Note: size and contour bony landmarks deformities lumps tenderness. Hair. Note: quantity distribution texture color pattern of loss. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Head and Scalp Assessment

Heather Nelson, Rn

Skull and Scalp

• Inspect size, shape, symmetry, lesions

• Note:– size and contour– bony landmarks– deformities– lumps– tenderness

Hair

• Note:– quantity– distribution – texture– color– pattern of loss

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