Derm, part 2 Flashcards
Hx/PE of lipomas
Soft, mobile subcutaneous mass with well-defined border
Often multiple, growing/spreading
Lab and workup of lipomas
Bx
DDx of lipomas
Sebaceous cyst-raised subdermal nodule usually with central opening +/- erythema and induration
Dermatofibroma- dermal nodule often result of previous trauma
Abscess
Subcutaneous tumor
Health maintenance of lipomas
None
Tx/meds of lipomas
Watchful waiting
Excision
Hx/PE of lice/scabies
Family members with similar sx
Itching worse at night
Burrows between web spaces
Lab and workup of lice/scabies
Adhesive tape test
No KOH, disrupts mites
Comb through hair looking for eggs
DDx of lice/scabies
Viral exanthem
Eczema
Drug reaction
Health maintenance of lice/scabies
Avoid contact (pets)
Tx/meds for lice/scabies
Permethrin
-Can return to school/work in 24 hrs
Antihistamine for itching
Hx/PE findings of spider bites vs. MRSA
Usually tells the story, i.e., bite vs hx similar
Induration: hardened surrounding tissue
Fluctuance: soft surrounding tissue
+/- fever, LAD, fatigue, myalgia, N/V
Lab and workup of spider bites vs. MRSA
Culture and sensitivity
DDx of spider bite vs. MRSA
Pyogenic granuloma
Black widow vs brown recluse
Abscess (non MRSA)
Health maintenance of spider bite vs MRSA
Hibaclens for MRSA
Hygiene
Tx/meds of spider bite vs MRSA
Antihistamine Antivenin Pain management I and D- therapeutic -Mark margins for monitoring tx Abx Sulfa or doxycycline Steroids