Derm 2 Flashcards
elevated, solid mass up to 1 cm
papule
flat and small, like a freckle
macule
filled with serous fluid and less than 1 cm in diametes
vesicle
fluid filled and larger than 1 cm in diameter
bullae
xerosis
dry skin
what can prevent xerosis/dry skin
thick creams and ointments - try a petroleum based product
how long must a tick be intact before disease can spread
48 hours
two common first gen cephalosporins used to treat skin and skin structure infections
cephalexin
cefadroxil
topical 5FU is used to treat
BCC
when to give antiviral for shingles
within 72 hours of onset of symptoms
poison ivy - can you transfer infection to someone else
no
most common form of skin cancer
BCC
BCC most common age
40-60
BCC occurs most often from
exposure to sun of UV radiation
pearly-domed, nodule lesions
BCC