Derm Flashcards
Condyloma acuminata
are soft, fleshy warts that are caused by the HPV. Cervical dysplasia and carcinoma in situ are likely caused by types 16, 18, 31, 33, and 34
erythematous, scaly, nontender nodule on his left lower lip. There are no surrounding telangiectasias. The nodule is firm, ill-defined, and fixed to the underlying tissue
Squamous cell carcinoma
If you push on a Hemangiomata if will?
blanch under pressure
___________ are precursors to squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic keratoses (AK)
difference between tinea capitis and alopecia areata
alopecia areata has round sharply demarcated patches of hair loss. Tinea Capitis is scaly and painful, less demarcated.
Secondary syphilis hair findings
moth eaten
What type of ulcer is associated with DM?
Neurotropic
Name the rule of 9s for burn victims
9(neck/head)9(upper anterior torso)9(lower posterior torso)9(lower anterior torso)9(upper anterior torso)9(each arm)9(anterior leg) 9(posterior leg) 1(genital)
bites from what spider can cause bites can lead to necrosis of the skin, destruction of red blood cells, blood clot formation, acute renal failure, coma, and death.
Brown recluse
2 most common bugs of cellulitis
strep A and staph A
Neonates: cellulitis most common bug
Group B Strep
US finding of cellulitis
cobblestone
Erysipelas
Superficial bacterial skin infection that involves lymphatics
● Classically on face, common on leg
most common bug of Erysipelas
strep progenies, treat for strep. raise border
Impetigo bugs
Staph aureus predominantly, also strep pyogenes
tx Impetigo
Mupirocin ointment
● Avoid scratching (can self inoculate)
● Oral abx: for more severe cases (dicloxacillin, cephalexin (MSSA), TMP/SMX, clindamycin (MRSA)
tx of acne
Tx: topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, oral abx (tetracyclines), OCPs (decreased
androgen levels), oral isotretinoin (teratogenic).
When on isotretinoin, MUST be on
OCPs simultaneously due to potential teratogenic effects.
tx for rosacea
Tx: avoid triggers (hot beverages, Ethanol, sunlight)
○ Hydrocortisone topical
○ Metronidazole topical
which one is worse and has oral lesions? Bullous pemphigoid or Pemphigus vulgarism
Pemphigus vulgarismtx
low down on Bullous pemphigoid
● Low mortality (“not so bad”) ● Elderly ● Negative Nikolsky sign ● Tense bullae ● Rarely oral lesions ● Treatment: stop offending drug, topical/oral steroids
name 3 disorder with positive Nikolsky sign
Pemphigus vulgaris, SSSS, Toxic epidermal necrolysis
tx of Pemphigus vulgaris
Treatment: treatment similar to burns, systemic steroids, immunomodulators
● High mortality (“bad”) ● Younger ● Positive Nikolsky sign ● Flaccid bullae ● Oral lesions ●
of Pemphigus vulgaris
Desquamation (AKA: skin sloughing) 3 disorders
Erythema multiforme “minor, Stevens-Johnson syndrome,
Toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Target lesions, Palms and soles, then moves centrally
● Causes: Herpes simplex and Mycoplasma pneumonia
ONLY ON SKIN
Erythema multiforme “minor
tx of Erythema multiforme “minor
acyclovir,
Severe immune-complex mediated hypersensitivity
● MUCOUS membranes
● Systemic symptoms
●
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
causes of Stevens-Johnson syndrome
o Antibiotics (PCN, Sulpha)
o Antiepileptics
o NSAIDs
Tx of steven johnson syndrome
● Treatment: remove cause, treat similar to burns