Derm - Bites and Bugs Flashcards
1
Q
Tx for head lice?
A
malathion lotion
physical removal
2
Q
features of scabies?
A
itch (worse at night) burrows erythema vesicles red
3
Q
what body parts are commonly affected in scabies?
A
web spaces
wrists
genitals
feet
4
Q
Tx for scabies?
A
permethrin cream
treat whole household
5
Q
what causes lyme disease?
A
tic’s transmit boreelia burgdorferi which is responsible for lyme disease
6
Q
features of lyme disease within a month of the bite?
A
erythema chronicum migrans (target lesion)
ring lesion
red border
well demarcated
7
Q
features of lyme disease within 6 months of the bite?
A
lymphadenopathy numbness myalgia athralgia arrythmias
8
Q
features of lyme disease within years of the bite?
A
arthritis neuro problems chronic pain blue extremities thin skin/blistering
9
Q
Tx for lyme disease?
A
doxycycline
