Derm!!!!! fml Flashcards

1
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describe a macule

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circumscribed change without elevation or depression

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describe a papule

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solid small elevated lesion .5 cm or less

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describe a plaque

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raised solid lesions greater than .5 cm

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describe a nodule

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palpable solid lesion greater than .5 cm but less than 2 cm

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5
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describe a vesicle

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circumscribed elevated lesion .5 cm or less with fluid

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describe a pustule

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contains pus

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7
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describe purpura

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non blanching erythema due to extravasation of blood into subcutaneous tissue

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8
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describe lichenification

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thickened skin

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9
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Scaling of the scalp that results from over production of sebaceous secretion and erythema scaling

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neonatal seborrhea

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scaling of scalp face, chest, and skin folds in neonates

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neonatal seborrhea

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11
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neonatal seborrhea tx

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apply oil to scalp for 1 hour then loosen

wash hair with antidandruff shampoo (selenium sulfide)

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12
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alopecia areata screening test you have to do

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TSH

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13
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describe telogen effluvium

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loss of hair is generalized and acute onset
Reactive and is caused by severe illness, surgery, emotional stress, crash diet, pregnancy, and endocrine issues
Can be 3 months between stressful event and hair loss

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14
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describe anagen effluvium

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Sudden loss of hair due to systemic insult such as chemo

Lots of of hair in active phase

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15
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Describe alopecia areata

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Autoimmune
Discrete circrumscribed round patches of non inflammatory hair loss
Common to lose in scalp/beard/eyebrows and eye lashes
Exclamation point hairs at periphery of hair loss

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16
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Discrete circrumscribed round patches of non inflammatory hair loss

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alopecia areata

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17
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hair loss in scalp/beard/eyebrows and eye lashes

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alopecia areata

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18
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Peak incidence of tinea capitis

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school age 3-9

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19
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How is tinea capitis transmitted

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Fomites/person to person

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20
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Agent of tinea capitis

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Trichophyton tonsurans/micosporum A

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21
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Itchy head with patcju alopecia

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tinea capitis

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22
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Black dot form: most common w erythematous scaling patch that enlarges and hair loss is present

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tinea capitis

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23
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grey patches that are well demarcated erythematous and scaling over the scalp. singular or multiple

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tinea capitis

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24
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Describe tinea favosa

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Perifollicular erythema that progresses to yellow crusting . May progress to large boggy inflammatory mass assc with scarring alopecia.

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25
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Tinea capitis tx

A

Griseofulvin 15/20 mg/kg
Terbinafine (lamasil) tablet 2-6 mg/kg/day fpr 2-4 weeks
Can give selenium sulfide 2.5% shampoo

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26
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Tinea capitis exclusion from school?

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not after therapy is started

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27
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History of a chronic or relapsing skin condition

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atopic dermatitis

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28
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Intense itching and itchiness with eczematous changes

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atopic derm

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29
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Acute findings of AD in infants

A
pruitis
papules, vesicles, edema
serous discharge and crusts
dry skin with dry hair and scalp--diaper area usually spared
lichenification not generally seen
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30
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Chronic findings of atopic derm

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Lichenification
Scratch marks
Generalized xerosis with flaky and rough skin

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31
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Key features of AD

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tendency toward dry skin and a lowered threshold for itching

worse during the winter and with heat in the summer

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32
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Agents that cause secondary infection of AD

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staph aureus (most common) and strep pyogenes

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33
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Management of AD

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rehydrating stratum corneum with lubrication=1st line
Apply moisturizer shortly after a bath
–An oitnment based emollient (vaseline) can be applied while still damp
If moisturizing doesnt work use topical corticosteroids for maintenance and exacerbations

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34
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Pharmacotherapy of AD (antihistamines)

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antihistamine have little affect on itching but sedating doses at night help relieve pruritus (Hydroxyzine benadryl)

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35
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Pharmacotherapy of AD (topical corticosteroids)

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Gels penetrate well and effective in managing acute weeping or vesicular lesions
Ointments penetrate more effectively than creams or lotions and provide occlusion

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36
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Classes of topical corticosteroids

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7, classes with 1 being very high potency and 7 being the lowest

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37
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Pharmacotherapy of AD (Topical calcineurin inhibitors)

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2nd line. steroid sparing and BB warning for lymphoma risk

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38
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Pharmacotherapy of AD (cool coal tar)

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not recommended

39
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Misc tx of AD

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wet wrap therapy
prescription emollients (epicream)
Eucrisa
Bleach baths w intranasal topical mupirocin for 3 months. (bathe w 1/8 - 1/4 cup of chlorine bleach in full tub of bath water 2x a week in kids with recurrent infections

40
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Tx of secondary skin infections in AD

A

oral antibiotic esp if suspect s aureus or s pyogenes.

1st gen cephalosporin

41
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Keratoconus

A

when the cornea thins out and bulges like a cone. Changing the shape of the cornea brings light rays out of focus. As a result, your vision is blurry and distorted, making daily tasks like reading or driving difficult.

Seen in AD complications

42
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Age group acne affects

A

neonates and adolescents

43
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Patho of acne

A
  1. Abnormal keratinization at the hair follicle that leads to pluggings
  2. androgen stimulation of sebaceous gland inc sebum production
  3. p acne hrydolyses sebum causing inflations and neutrophils
  4. neutrophils release lysosomal enzynes leading to pus
44
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Management of mild acne

A
  1. Topical antibiotics such as clindamycin/erythromycin
  2. Benzoyl peroxide agents
  3. Retinoids such as Retin A`
45
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Management of moderate acne

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  1. Topical antibiotics such as clindamycin/erythromycin or ral if not responsive
  2. Oral contraceptives
46
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Severe nodulocystic acne treatment

A

Retin A (retinoid)

47
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Common causes of allergic contact derm

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Nickel, neomycin, posion ivy, oak or sumac

48
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Allergic contact derm patho

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type iv hypersensitivity, develop symptoms 48-72 hours post exposure

49
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Allergic contact derm symptoms

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Vesicular or eczematous eruption with linear papules (koebnar phenomena)

50
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Vesicular or eczematous eruption with linear papules (koebnar phenomena)

A

Allergic contact derm symptoms

51
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Management of allergic contact derm

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  1. avoid allergen
  2. Systemic steroids
  3. High or medium topical for 2-3 weeks
52
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Permanent red/purple vascular lesion on the face or neck that enlarges with time

A

Port wine stain/nevus flammeus

53
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Stork bite/Salmon patch

A

Most common vascular lesion. fade within 1st year of life

54
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benign neoplasms composed of proliferating vascular endothelium seen on head and neck

A

strawberry hemangioma

55
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strawberry hemangioma course

A
  1. develop during first few months of life with rapid growth up until 6 months
  2. 50% go away by 5y, 70% by 7y, 90% by 9y
  3. if near head/neck a subglottic hemangioma can obstruct airway
56
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strawberry hemangioma course tx

A

Beta blocker

Can use laser

57
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Port wine stain course

A

Present at birth and presist through life with darkening and thickening over the year

58
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Port wine stain over entire half of face, never fades and may be elevated

A

Sturge weber syndrome

59
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Management of diaper dermatitis

A

Keep area dry and clean
Limit use of occlusive plastic diapers
Topical steroid should be used w caution
Associated candidiasis needs tx

60
Q

Lice types and infectious agent

A

Pediculus humanus variety corporis: Hair and body
Pthirus pubic=crab lice
Sarcoptes Scabiei

61
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Features of lice

A

Itch
Nits or eggs are visible on hair shaft and eggs fluoresce w a wood’s lamp
With body lice you will see lice on clothe and sheets, not on skin

62
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Lice treatment

A

Pyrethrins (RID) or Permetrhin (nix)

Kwell=second line

63
Q

Intense pruritic exanthem with J shaped linear burrows and pink encrusted papules on wrist

A

Lice

64
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Common lice areas in young kids

A

Wrist, trunk, extremities and finger webs

65
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Lice management

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Do not exclude from school
Pyrethrins (RID) or Permetrhin (nix)
Benzyl alcohol can be used for kids >6 months if resistant to permethrin
Lice screenings aren’t recommended

66
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Molluscum Contagiosum patho

A

Caused by pox virus
Spread with skin to skin contact
Autoinoclation due to scratching

67
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Multiple flesh tone or pink, umbiliciated dome shaped waxy papules on face, trunk or extremities

A

molloscum contagiosum

68
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Management of molloscum contagiosum

A

Watchful waiting/benign neglect
Can give tretinoin or differein cream
Cryotherapy

69
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Warts infectious agent

A

Human papillomavrius of papova group

70
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Verrucae vulagris

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Common wart that affects digits

71
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Verrucae plantaris

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Plantar wart that affects surface of feet. Self limited 6-9 months

72
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Verrcuace plana

A

Flat wart where people shave

73
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Wart treatment

A
Cantharidin (blistering agent)
Salicylic acid
Cryotherapy
Warm water soaks
Duct tape
Wishing away
74
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Annular or targetoid lesions in an acral distribution. Lesions can become vesiculobullous in time

A

Erythema Multiforme

75
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Erythema multiforme patho

A

Hypersensitivity disorder due to things like herpes or meds

76
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High fever with bullae and constitutional symptomes
2 or more mucous membrane involvement
More likely drug or mycoplasma cause

A

Erythema multiforme

77
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Fever, malaise, generalized macular erythema that progresses to diffuse exfoliation and tender skin

A

Staph scalded skin syndrome

usu younger than 5

78
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Nicolsky sign

A

denuding of the skin on touch

79
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Erythema toxicum neonatorum

A

Eosinophils=mac/wheal/vesicle/pustule/ white lesion on a pink base

80
Q

Erythema toxicum course

A

Resolves in 5-7 days

81
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Pityriasis rosea patho

A

benign self limiting eruption

82
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Pityriasis rosea common seasons

A

Fall and spring

83
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Pruritic, papulosquamous. Herald patch at the start for 5-10 days that progresses to an exanthem of macularpapulosquamous rash in a christmas tree distribution

A

Pityriasis rosea

84
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How long does pityriasis rosea last

A

3-4 months and intensified by heat

85
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Treatment of pityriasis rosea

A

Sarna (anti itch)

Limited sun light helps

86
Q

pruritic hypopgiment on cheeks with a non distinct border.

A

pityriasis alba

87
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Common ages for pityriasis alba

A

3-12 year olds

88
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Treatment of pityriasis alba

A

spf 15 and a bland moisturizer

89
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Age that stork bite/telangiectatic nevi over the eyes disappears

A

1 year

90
Q

Papules with a linear burrow lesion

A

Scabies

91
Q

Trichitillomania

A

Balding by pulling hair out

92
Q

Age to start put suncreen on a baby

A

6 months

93
Q

What makes a good sunblock?

A

zinc oxide