Dermatological Disorders Flashcards
furuncle
abscess, boil
deep infection of hair follicles
bulla or blister
fluid filled or pus filled, >0.5cm
macule
flat change in skin with color change
nodule
solid lesion >0.5-2cm
papule
raised, solid lesion <0.5cm, varies in color
plaque
raised, solid lesion >0.5cm
vesicle
<0.5cm elevated lesion, contains fluid
wheal
hive
transient rounded or flat topped plaque
folliculitis most common cause
staph
most common bacteria in bites
staph, strep
management of bite wound
clean and flush thoroughly
antibiotic prophylaxis 3-5 days in high risk pt
tetanus prophylaxis
antibiotic used to tx lyme disease
doxycycline
shingles
reactivated varicella zoster
common over age 50
pharm tx shingles
nsaids for pain, narcotic if severe
antiviral- if <72 hours symptoms, if >72 hrs with new lesions
shingles vaccine
2 injections, 2-6 months apart
contra: pregnancy, HIV
SLE symptoms
butterfly rash
fatigue
fever
arthralgia
is the best predictor of malignancy derm
asymmetry
actinic keratosis
dry rough scaly patch
risk: skin
precancerous!
seborrheic keratosis
brown, rough warty spots
appear “stuck on”
biopsy to r/o malignancy
suspect cellulitis r/t cancer if
nonhealing wound/cellulitis
no fever
normal wbc
no response to abx
malignant melanoma assessment tool
Asymmetry
Border irregular
Color variation
Diameter
Elevation
Feeling
pharm management psoriasis
emollients
topical steroid
lowest to highest stream vehicle for topical steroids
lotions
creams
gels
ointments
tinea capitis tx
oral
