Dermatology Flashcards
1
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MC Pathogen causing tinea capitis
A
Trichophyton tonsurans. Give oral griseofulvin or terbinafine
2
Q
What are the benign neonatal rashes? which one appears around 3 weeks
A
Erythema toxicum neonatorum, milia, miliaria rubra, neonatal pustular melanosis, neonatal cephalic pustulosis(3wks)
3
Q
What is recommended in atypical nevi thats not suspicious
A
periodic surveillance for 3-6 months
4
Q
Tine corporis 1st line
A
Topical- clotrimazole, terbinafine
5
Q
Diff factor in strep dermatitis vs pinworm
A
Strep- pain +, pinworm- painless, no fissures, only pruiritis
6
Q
Vascular skin lesions in childhood
A
nevus flammeus, simplex, hemangioma
7
Q
Rx of pityriasis rosea
A
Reassurance. Itching- antihistamines
8
Q
Does LNpathy occur with sporotrichosis?
A
No, only skin lesions. Give oral itraconazole
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