Derm Flashcards
open comodones
blackheads
closed comodones
whitehead
Impetigo etiology
S. aureus or strep
Impetigo tx
Topical mupirocin for small number of non-bullous lesions
Oral therapy for anything else: dicloxacillin, cephalexin, or clindamycin
Suspect MRSA→ clindamycin or linezolid
Lice tx
Permethrin 1% (shampoo & lotion), Ivermectin (Lindane restricted d/t neurotoxicity)
2nd tx in 7-10 days to kill any surviving nits
Can return to school after 1st tx
Mechanical wet combing is an alternative therapy for kids too young for medical therapy ( < 2 months)
Examine household & close contacts
Wash bedding & clothing in hot water w/ detergent, dry in hot drier x20min
Toys that can’t be washed should be placed in air-tight plastic bag x14days
Lichen Planus presentation
Develop on flexor surfaces of extremities, mucous
membranes of skin, mouth, scalp, genitals, nails
Purple popular pruritic polygonal planar
Oral white lacy patches = Wickam striae
Koebner phenomenon, fine scales
Lichen Planus tx
Typically resolves in 8-12mo
1st line = antihistamines, steroid ointment
2nd line = systemic steroids, UVB therapy
Scarlet Fever presentation
Pharyngitis
Strawberry tongue
Sandpapery rash that is worse in the groin and axilla with desquamation of palms and soles
Scarlet Fever tx
Penicillin VK or amoxicillin administered to prevent sequelae of rheumatic fever
Scarlet Fever etiology
GAS
Androgenetic alopecia
Male pattern baldness
Variable and unpredictable
Androgenetic alopecia tx
Minoxidil solutions = most effective in recent onset and smaller areas of hair loss
Finasteride may also be effective
SE = loss of libido and ED
Atopic derm presentation
Papules and plaques, with or without scales, are noted and may be associated with edema, erosion, and
crusts
MC on the flexural surfaces, neck, eyelids, forehead, face, and dorsum of the
hands and feet
pruritus and dry, scaly skin. Scratching leads to lichenification, fissures, and
worsening rash
Secondary infections caused by Staph aureus
Atopic derm etiology
Type I IgE mediated hypersensitivity rxn
Atopic derm tx
Antihistamines → ↓ itching
Topical corticosteroids = mainstay of the treatment; systemic corticosteroids should be
avoided
Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are topical calcineurin inhibitors (immunomodulators) approved for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
(less atrophy w/ prolonged use when compared to topical corticosteroids but may carry a potential to cause malignancy)
Hydration and topical emollients are key to management
Soaps, vigorous rubbing, frequent bathing, and irritant clothing such as wool should be avoided
UVB phototherapy is effective
Severe systemic cases may necessitate cyclosporine
Contact derm etiology
Type IV T-cell mediated rxn
Posion ivy tx
Tecnu, calamine lotion, oatmeal baths, astringents (witch hazel)
Allergic vs contact derm etiology
Type IV T-cell mediated rxn
Allrgic → metallic salts, plants (poison ivy), fragrances, nickel, preservatives, formaldehyde, propylene glycol, oxybenzone, bacitracin, neomycin, bleached rubber, chrome, sorbic acid
Irritant → water, soaps, detergents, wet work, solvents, greases, acids, alkalis, fiberglass, dusts, humidity, chrome, lip licking or other trauma
Allergic vs contact derm presentation
Eczematous (irritant), vesicular (allergic)
Allergic → Acute with macules, papules, vesicles, and bullae, chronic with lichenification, scaling, fissures, uncommon on scalp, palms, soles, or other thick-skinned areas that allergens can’t get through
Contact → Acute with bullae, erythema, and sharp borders, chronic with poorly-demarcated erythema, scales, and pruritus, fissured, thickened, dry skin, usually palmar
Diaper Dermatitis etiology
Candida
Diaper Dermatitis presentation
Red, well defined margins, pustules, vesicles, papules or scales
Satellite lesions
Common in dark, moist areas (axillae, under breast)
Diaper Dermatitis treatment
Topical antifungals such as nystatin