Derm Flashcards
Senile purpura is what?
Benign leakage of blood into the epidermis of some elderly pts
What is intertrigo?
is an inflammation (rash) of the body folds (adjacent areas of skin). d/t a breakdown of cells with
What is a commom complication of intertrigo?
Fungal infx
What is eresiphilus?
Well demarcated Infx of the outer layer of the skin (usually strep or staph)
Tiny vesicles on a red base in a dermatomal pattern = ?
Herpes zoster
Tzanck smear is used for what?
Herpes infx
What are the two agents to treat pain with herpes zoster?
Gabapentin + NSAID
Lichen simplex chronicus = ?
Hypertrophy of the skin d/t chronic scratching
What is the treatment for lichen simplex chronicus?
Corticosteroids
What are the two major drugs to treat skin problems?
- low potency 1% hydrocortisone cream
- moderate potency 0.1% triamcinolone cream
Stasis dermatitis = ?
Darkening of the skin d/t incompetent valves and hemosiderin
What is the treatment for stasis dermatitis?
Lotion + support hoes (corticosterone if there is inflammation)
What is eczema craquele?
Solar induced keratosis benign, but may progress to skin CA
Actinic keratosis can lead to what?
Basal cell carcinoma
What are “liver spots”?
Lentigo senilis– benign macules d/t sun exposure