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Dermatology Flashcards

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Maculopapular rash

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Rash with color and texture

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Lace patterned maculopapular rash is most likely…

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Fifth’s disease

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Maculopapular rash with pustules, vesicle and crust is most likely…

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Herpes simplex, herpes zoster

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Maculopapular rash that is oval with a herald patch is most likely…

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Pityriasis rosea

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Maculopapular rash with vesicular erythematous base is most likely…

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herpes simplex or genital herpes

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Red rash that starts on the ankles and wrists and migrates to the trunk is most common in….

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Rocky mountain spotted fever.

Treat with doxycycline.

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Seborrheic keratosis vs actinic keratosis

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Seborrheic keratosis lesions are usually brown or tan, flat or slightly raised, and round or oval in shape. Actinic keratosis lesions are often red, tan, white, or a combination of colors, and can be flat or slightly raised. Actinic keratosis lesions can also appear as dry, scaly, crusty patches called skin plaque

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Treatment for seborrheic keratosis

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Cryotherapy. The most common and readily available treatment for seborrheic keratosis is cryotherapy. …

Electrodesiccation and curettage. Another method for removing seborrheic keratosis is electrodesiccation with or without curettage. …

Ablative laser treatment. …

Shave biopsy. …

Topical agents.

Treatment is not required.

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Treatment for Acne vulgaris

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  1. topical retinoid (retin-a, tretinoin) + antimicrobial (erythromycin, clindamycin) - combination drugs available.
  2. Systemic antibiotics
  3. oral contraceptives
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Acne vulgaris

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Inflammatory disorder of androgen-dependent sebaceous glands in which excessive amounts of sebum are produced

Inflammatory - papules, pustules, nodules, cysts

Comedones are not inflammatory

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Non-pharmacological management for acne

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  • avoid touching face
  • oil free skin products
  • wash face 2x daily with gentle cleanser to reduce oil
  • Do not pick or squeeze lesions
  • moderate sun exposure
  • SPF 45 or higher daily
  • good nutrition
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Actinic keratosis

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Scaly lesions found in sun exposed areas of the skin, precancerous and can lead to SCC.

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Treatment for Actinic Keratosis

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  1. cryotherapy
  2. Tissue scraping, cutterage
  3. topical fluorouracil
  4. Light therapy
  5. Tretinoiin or salcylic acid may enhance #3
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Steroids for atopic dermatitis

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  1. Low potency - hydrocortisone
  2. Medium potency - triamcinolone
  3. High potency - betamethasone
  4. Super high potency - Clobetasol
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Pharmacological management of folliculitis

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Topical antibiotic - mupirocin, apply TID

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Pharmacological management of furunculosis and carbuncolosis

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Systemic antibiotics - first gen cephalosporin, bactrim, combo of oral and topical

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Paronychia

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Infection in skin bordering the nail bed

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Paronychia treatment

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Milks - vinegar water soaks, topical mupirocin

Cephalexin

20
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what is an Acrochordon

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Skin tag

21
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Paronychia with an abscess is treated with

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incision and drainage

22
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome

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a rare, serious skin condition that can be life-threatening. It’s characterized by a painful rash that blisters and spreads, followed by peeling and shedding of the skin. SJS is usually caused by a reaction to medication, but it can also be triggered by a mild infectionw

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which disease has Maculopapular rash in a lace-like pattern

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5th disease

24
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Maculopapular rashes that are oval shaped with a herald patch is associated with which condition?

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pityriasis rosea

25
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Maculopapular rashes with papules, vesicles, and crusts indicate which conditions?

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varicella zoster, herpes simplex

26
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Vesicular rashes on an erythematous base are found in which conditions?

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herpes simplex, genital herpes

27
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Your patient presents with a red, well-differentiated, raised circular lesion on their nose which has a bloody-appearing central appearance. Which type of lesion does this likely represent?

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Basal cell carcinoma

28
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What is the definitive treatment for uncomplicated skin abscess on the arm?

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Incision and drainage

29
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Treatment for recluse spider bite is…

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Antibiotic on wound, cold packs, and NSAIDs

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