Derm Flashcards
tx acne vulgaris
mild: benzoyl peroxide topical/wash first line, benzoyl peroxide + abx (topical clinda/erythro) 2nd line
moderate: systemic abx (PO doxy/mino) 1st line, topical retinoids (adapalene, trentinoin) 2nd line
severe: systemic retinoids (PO isotrentinoin/accutane)
hormonal: OCP or spironolactone
Isotrentinoin monitor
need pregnancy test done
acne rosacea tx
topical metronidazole
brimonidine: for itchy dry eyes
resistant/ocular: PO tetracycline, retinoids
folliculitis MCC
S. aureus
Folliculitis from hot tub MCC
pseudomonas
tx folliculitis
topical mupirocin 1st line
benzoyl peroxide
2nd line: PO clindamycin, bactrim, keflex
erythema multiforme hypersensitivity reaction
type IV
erythema multiforme MCC
herpes simplex virus (HSV1)
erythema multiforme rx causes
beta lactams, sulfonamides, phenytoin, phenobarbital
erythema multiforme tx
minor: supportive
PO acyclovir for HSV
major: PO prednisone, mucous membranes involved
SJS/TEN med causes
allopurinol
abx (sulfa, bactrim), tetracyclines, penicillin
anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, lamotrigine, phenytoin)
NSAIDS
sulfasalazine
SJS vs TEN
SJS <10%
SJS/TEN: 10-30%
TEN: >30%
SJS/TEN tx
dermatologic emergency
initial: D/C Rx. admit to ICU/burn unit
supportive care
alopecia sx
localized, round, no inflammation or scarring
exclamation mark hairs
alopecia tx
resolves in 6mo
refer to derm if large area
potent topical CS
androgenic alopecia tx
minoxidil (smaller area and recent onset)
oral finasteride
finasteride AE
decreased libido
sexual or ejaculatory dysfunction
onychomycosis MC type
distal sublingual (DSO) due to T. rubrum
onychomycosis tx
terbinafine
2nd line: itraconazole
terbinafine AE
hepatotoxic, monitor LFT
itraconazole monitor
check LFT
paronychia tx
w/ abscess: culture and I&D, PO bactrim or clindamycin
w/o abscess: topical abx
severe: empiric PO abs
nail biter: augmentin, tx for eikenella
brown recluse bite sx
red, white, and blue sign
brown recluse bite tx
rest, ice, elevation
tetanus
supportive
black widow bite sx
local papule w/ halo
neuro/msk sx (diaphoresis, abd pain, muscle fasciculations)
black widow bite tx
initial: wound care, tetanus
opioids and benzos
antivenin in severe cases
scorpion sting can cause
pancreatitis
scorpion sting sx
increased oral secretions
blurred vision, tongue fasciculations
nystagmus, chorea, hyperthermia
scorpion sting tx
antivenom needed
analgesics, IV benzos, tetanus
intubate if respiratory compromise
snake bite sx
bleeding (coagulopathy)
local edema, neuromuscular blockage
cardiac failure due to hypotension and acidosis
rattlesnake identification
triangular head with elliptical pupils and nostril pits
coral stake identification
ren on yellow stripes w/ black in between
rattlesnake bite sx
local pain, swelling, paresthesia
oozing blood, coagulopathy
coral snake bite sx
muscle paralysis
rattlesnake bite tx
antivenom
observe for 8hrs
dopamine for shock
coral snake bite tx
antivenin needed
observe 8h
dopamine for shock
erythema infectiosum etiology
5th disease
Parvovirus B19
erythema infectiosum sx
children 4-10yo
low fever, coryza
slapped cheek
lace like reticular eruption on trunk and extremities
erythema infectiosum test
clinical
specific IgM ab to confirm
erythema infectiosum tx
supportive
resolves 5-10d
erythema infectiosum complications
aplastic crisis (sickle cell)
hand foot and mouth dz etiology
coxsackie virus type A
hand foot and mouth dz sx
children
mild F, sore throat, joint pain
painful oral lesions, palms and soles, grey yellow vesicles palms and soles
vesicular lesions w/ erythematous halos
herpangina sx
sudden fever
stomatitisL small vesicles on soft palate, uvula, and tonsils
hand foot and mouth tx
supportive
resolves in 10d
hand foot and mouth complications
myocarditis
CNS dz
rubeola sx
measles, unvaccinated children
F, conjunctivitis, cough, coryza
begin on face, spread down
koplik spots (grains of salt on wet background)
rubeola test
clinical, confirm w/ serology and report to local/state departments
anti measles IgM and IgG
rubeola tx
self limited
supportive
vitamin A
necrotizing fasciitis etiology
GABHS
fournier’s gangrene
necrotizing fasciitis of the penis/scrotum
pts w/ DM, impaired immunity, or trauma
fournier’s gangrene sx
pain out of proportion, erythema
blue, hemorrhagic bullae –> gangrene –> septic shock
fournier’s gangrene tx
surgical debridement
broad spectrum abx (zosyn, imipenim)
cellulitis etiology
GABHS (s. pyogenes)
cellulitis tx
non purulent outpt: PO cephalexin MRSA (IVDU): PO clindamycin purulent/systemic infx: IV clindamycin, culture fluctuant: I&D, tx both MRSA and GAS Bites: augmentin
erysipelas etiology
GAS (S. pyogenes)
erysipelas vs cellulitis
Cellulitis: not sharply demarcated
erysipelas: well defined margins
erysipelas tx
limb elevation
mild: PCN/amoxicillin or cephalosporin
IV: cefazolin or ceftriaxone
erysipeloid
puncture wound from raw fish, shellfish, raw meat, poultry
edema, purplish erythema w/ sharp irregular margins extending peripherally but clearing centrally
tx w/ pen G or V, cephalosporin, or clindamycin
impetigo etiology
S. aureus or GAS
impetigo tx
topical mupirocin
PO cephalexin/dicloxacillin
another name for staphylococcal scalded syndrome
Ritter disease
staphlococcal scalded skin syndrome
S. aureus neonate/children flaccid blisters in areas of mechanical stress MSSA: IV nafcillin MRSA: IV vanco
candida intertrigo sx
candida diaper dermatitis in children
beefy red plaques
peripheral scaling
satellite lesions
candida intertrigo test
clinical
KOH prep initial
fungal culture definitive
candidal intertrigo tx
nystatin, clotrimazole, or ketoconazole 1st line
severe: PO fluconazole, itraconazole
diaper dermatitis: zinc oxide, nystatin cream
tinea capitis sx
school kids, pruritic scalp w/ patchy hair loss
kerion: inflammatory plaque w/ drainage and crusting. raised boggy lesion w/ purulent nodules