Derm Flashcards
1
Q
flat spot on skin
A
- macule < 1 cm
- patch > 1 cm
2
Q
nonpustular, nonvesicular elevated lesion on skin
A
- papule < 1 cm
- nodule > 1 cm
3
Q
small blisters
A
- vesicle < 1 cm
- bulla > 1 cm
4
Q
collection of leukocytes in epidermis
A
-pustule
5
Q
broad, elevated flat lesions
A
-plaque > 1 cm
6
Q
Atopic dermatitis- lesions?
A
- erythematous papular/patch
- areas of scaling
- pruritic
- patchy, dry, scaly eruptions
- facial rash on cheeks
- trunk and extremities, sparing diaper area
7
Q
Atopic dermatitis- in who?
A
- 10% of all children
- eruption distribution changes w infant vs toddler vs adult
8
Q
Atopic dermatitis- complications
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- infection (from itching)
- exfoliative erythroderma
- mental and emotional anguish w growth disturbance
9
Q
Atopic dermatitis- pathogenesis
A
- T-cell
- food allergy
- aeroallergens
- irritant contactants
- histology- spongiosis, eos, LSC
10
Q
Atopic dermatitis- tx?
A
- moisturize
- avoid irritants
- avoid known food allergies
- antipruritic agents
11
Q
Cellulitis
A
- acute, rapidly spreading nonsuppurative infection of skin and soft tissue
- tender, warm poorly demarcated boggy plaque
- extremity
- trauma
- fever, ill-appearing
12
Q
Cellulitis- pathogenesis
A
- trauma to extremity
- concurrent ulcer
- risk factors- stasis dermatitis, lymphedema
- staph aureus or strep pyogenes
13
Q
Cellulitis- tx
A
- 1st gen cephalosporin, macrolide, or clindamycin
- elevation
14
Q
Cellulitis- in who?
A
- young to old
- anywhere on body
15
Q
erythema nodosum- clinical findings
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- 20-30 yo
- symmetric erythematous nodules and plaques on ant LE’s
- tender nodules and plaques on b/l knees, ankles, and shins
