DERMATOLOGY Flashcards
1
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Management for psoriasis
A
potent corticosteroid and vitamin D analogue ( Calcipotriol)
2
Q
Nail changes seen in psoriasis
A
onycholysis
subungual hyperkeratosis
pitting nails
thickening of nails
3
Q
How to treat dermatitis herpetiformis
A
DAPSONE
4
Q
Treatment for pyoderma gangrenosum
A
high dose prednisolone and dressings
5
Q
Lupus vulgaris found in which patients
A
brown , firm , translucent , nodules
TB
Full RIPE for a year
6
Q
What rash is seen in lyme disease
A
erythema chronicum migrans
7
Q
Management of shingles
A
paracetamol and NSAIDs first line
Anti-virals within 72 hrs
8
Q
Treatment of genital herpes
A
oral acyclovir unless patient is immunocomprimised
9
Q
Treatment for rosacea
A
Topical ivermectin and oral doxycyline
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