derm Flashcards
what is the treatment for syphilis?
IM benzylpenicillin
how does lymes disease present?
early= erythema migrant (expanding 'bullseye' target lesion) late= arthritis, neuropathy and encephalopathy
what is the treatment Lyme disease?
doxycycline
who is chickenpox more severe in and what should they be given?
- extremes of age, pregnant and immunocompromised
- These groups may be given zoster immune globin (ZIG) and acyclovir
what causes chicken pox?
-varicella zoster
what is shingles treated with?
-acyclovir
who is shingles more common in?
-elderly
what causes shingles and chicken pox?
varicella zoster
what is this?
shingles
what is the treatment for herpes simplex virus (HSV)?
topical/ oral acyclovir
what is the treatment for human pappilomavirus (viral warts)?
-regular topical keratolytic (salicylic acid) or cryotherapy
what is molluscum contagious?
- pexvirus, fleshy, pearlescent nodules
- contagious
- common in children
- can be sexually transmitted
- self limiting/ cryotherapy is the treatment
what is herpangina, investigations and treatment?
- a sudden viral illness commonly seen in children
- causes painful oral mucosal blistering
- diagnosed using swab/stool PCR diagnosis
- is self limiting
what causes herpangina?
coxsackie virus
what causes hand, foot and mouth disease?
coxsackie enterovirus
how does hand, foot and mouth present?
- discolored lesions on hands, feet and mouth
- presents in children and family outbreaks
what is erythema infectiosum also known as?
slapped cheek disease
how does erythema infectiosum (slapped cheek disease) present?
-slapped cheek appearance and macular rash
what causes erythema infectiosum and how is it diagnosed?
- Parovirus B19
- diagnosed with IgM blood test, can also cause chronic anaemia which may be seen in blood test
what is orf?
-self limiting infection from farm animals-causes a firm fleshy nodule and is common in farmers
what is this?
ring worm
how is different types of ring worm named?
named according to site: Tinea corpis= body Tinea barbae= beard Tinea cruris= groin Tinea pedis= feet Tinea capitis= head Tinea unguium= nails
what is candida and how does it present?
- GI commensal which grows in moist skin
- irritating, peeling, erythematous rash with satellite lesions
oral candidiasis= white, creamy, pseudomembranous plaques, common after oral antibiotics
thrush= vaginal candidiasis
who is vaginal candidiasis common in?
diabetics
what is used to treat ring worm?
topical terbinifine
what is used to treat candidiasis?
topical azole/ nystatin
how does scabies present?
- widespread itchy rash that is worse at night
- curved burrows
what is scabies?
-infestation with sarcoptes scabiei
what is the treatment for scabies?
-topical permethrin overnight
what is the treatment for lice?
-dimeticone wash
are melanocytes naevi malignant or benign?
-benign proliferation of melanocytes
describe a junctional melanocytes naevi?
- involves the DEJ
- pigmented macule
describe a compound melanocytic naevi?
- involves the DEJ and dermis
- raised/pigmented
describe a intradermal melanocytes naevi?
- involves the dermis
- raised non pigmented