Dermatology Flashcards
MCC Cellulitis in adults
Group A Strep
Other Causes: Staph A,
MCC Cellulitis in Neonates
Group B Strep
Etiology of cellulitis & Symptoms
Breaks in skin, bites, etc.
Erythema, warmth, induration, pain, LAD, fever, edema
Although cellulitis is a clinical diagnosis mainly, what can be seen on US?
Cobblestoning appearance
If an abscess is present, what is the MCC?
Staph A
Explain erysipelas (form of cellulitis)
Superficial skin infection involving local lymphatics
Sharp, demarcated border on LE or face, indurated, pruritic, painful
MCC of erysipelas
Strep Pyogenes
Treatment for erysipelas
Oral: PCN, Amoxicillin, Cephalexin
IV: Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone
The MC form of impetigo is _____ and the MCC of impetigo is _____
Non-bullous
Staph A
Explain the rash of impetigo
Honey-colored crusts
Face and extremities MC
Erythematous macule –> pustule
Treatment for Impetigo (non-medical and medical)
-Remove crusts with warm cloth
-Mupirocin topical
-Avoid scratching
-oral ABX if severe (Doxy, Clinda, Bactrim if MRSA)
Acne vulgaris is overproduction of _______ and has four parts to the pathophysiology. Name them.
Sebaceous glands
1) follicular hyperkeratinization, 2) increased sebum production, 3) propioniobacterium overgrowth, 4) inflammatory response
Open comedones (_____) and closed comedones (_____) are symptoms of which type of acne?
Open: blackheads
Closed: whiteheads
Mild
Treatment for acne vulgaris
Mild: Topical (Azelaic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, Clindamycin ointment
Moderate: Topical + Oral (Mino, Doxy, Spironolactone)
Severe: Oral Isotretinoin
What are some adverse effects to isotretinoin?
Dry skin/lips, teratogenic, increased cholesterol and triglycerides
What are some triggers for rosacea?
Alcohol, cold/heat, spicy foods, hot drinks, sun exposure
Symptoms of rosacea
-Intermittent facial flushing
-No comedones
-telangiectasias
-Rhinophyma
First-line medical treatment for rosacea
Topical metronidazole
Others: Tetracyclines, laser therapy
However, for facial erythema, you can use
Topical Brimonidne
Bullous pemphigoid is a Type ______ hypersensitivity reaction that occurs in what population?
Type IV
Elderly
Explain the rash of bullous pemphigoid
-Negative Nikolsky
-Low mortality
-Tense bullae that do not rupture easily
-Rarely oral lesions
-Pruritic lesions with urticarial plaques
The gold standard diagnostic for bullous pemphigoid is
Skin biopsy with direct immunofluorescence
Treatment for bullous pemphigoid
Topical corticosteroids, but systemic if severe
Pemphigus vulgaris, on the other hand, occurs in what population? What are the symptoms of this condition?
Younger people, life threatening
-Positive Nikolsky
-Painful erosion
-Oral lesions (MC)
-Flaccid skin bullae that rupture easily
What are two medications that likely can cause pemphigus vulgaris?
Captopril & Penacillamine