Derma Flashcards
Management for atopic dermatitis
Topical hydrocortisone, flucinolone, MOISTURIZER
Leasions are limited to area of contact with external substance
Allerigc CD
Greasy scalp (CRADLE CAP) greasy scales in nasolabial folds or eyebrow
Seborrheic dermatitis
Management of seborrheic dermatitis
Topical low potency steroids, keratolyric shampoo
Erosions covered by moist ,HONEY COLORED crust the face, nares, extremitites
Impetigo
Management of impetigo
Cloxacillin/ cefalexin, mupirocin
Firm dry,dark crust with surroundig redness and induration
Ecthyma
Tender warm erythematous plaques with ill defined borders
Cellulitis
Causative agents for cellulitis
Strep, staph, H. Influenzae
Tender erythematous nodule
Furuncolosis
Confluence of several adjacent areas of furuncles producing a tender red tumor
Carbuncle
Long standing carbuncle that becomes soft and fluctuant
Abscess
Management for furuncle, carbuncle, abscess
Cloxa/ cefa, i and d
Exotoxin from staph wc destroys the dermis
Staph exfoliatin
Mild rubbing of the skin results in epidermal separation leaving a shiny moist red surface
Nikolsky sign