Blisters Flashcards
what is the difference between a vesicle and a bulla
- diameter
what distinguishes erosion from ulcer
- depth
what is the name for a small blister
- vesicle
what is the name for a large blister
- bulla
what is the name for when blisters unroof
- erosion
what is the name for dried transudate
- crust
what does acral mean
- on distal extremities - hands and feet
what does arcuate mean
- in an arc or curve
what does dermatomal mean
- follows distribution of sensory nerve
what does intertriginous mean
- in the body’s folds
what does linear mean
- straight line
_____ is caused by an eruption of latent varicella zoster virus
- herpes zoster
group vesicles on an erythematous base are typical of
- herpes zoster
herpes zoster is usually preceded by
- pain or burning
shingles in the immunocompetent versus HSV
- shingles occurs once - HSV recurs
treatment for shingles
- acyclovir - valacylovir
clues to diagnosis of shingles
- dermatomal eruption - unilateral distribution
grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on the chin and lip are most likely
- herpes simplex
what do the vesicles of herpes simplex look like
- pustular
HSV1 favors what regions
- mouth and nose
HSV2 favors what regions
- genitalia - buttock - thighs
perianal erosions or ulcerations in the immunosuppressed patients are usually _____
- herpes simplex
recurrent ulcers on buttocks or genitals are _____ until proven otherwise
- HSV
what is herpetic whitlow
- form of herpes on the finger
what is Tzanck prep problems
- scrape and microscopic exam - can’t differentiate VZV from HSV