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what’s a curling’s ulcer
These are acute gastric ulcers that develop in response to severe physiological stress, such as burns
what’s adapalene
retinoid cream
management of erythema nodosum
none, self limiting
management of candida toenail infection
if <50% of 1 nail
- topical amorolfine
if more extensive disease
- oral itraconazole
how long are people with shingles infectious for
until the lesions have crusted over
- 5 to 7 days
treatment of rosacea with pustules/papules
moderate = topical ivermectin
severe = topical ivermectin and oral doxycyline
non-sedating antihistamines
cetirizine and loratidine
sedating antihistamines
chlorphenamine
treatment of impetigo if not systemically unwell
hydrogen peroxide
treatment of impetigo if hydrogen peroxide contraindicated
topical fusidic acid
what is topical clobetasol propionate
a steroid
what two conditions is sebhorric dermatitis associated with
HIV and parkinson’s
what bacteria contributes to the development of acne
Propionibacterium acnes
normal result of ABPI
0.9-2.1
where is venous ulceration typically seen
above the medial malleolus
purple, pruritic, papular, polygonal rash on flexor surfaces.
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