Dermatology Flashcards
1
Q
What often precedes pityriasis rosea?
A
Viral infection
2
Q
What precedes guttate psoriasis
A
Strep throat
3
Q
What triggers pityriasis versicolour?
A
Dermatophyte fungal skin infection
4
Q
What is this?
A
Gottrons papules
Dermatomyositis
5
Q
What malignancies are associated with this?
A
Heliotrope rash of dermatomyositis
Associated with;
-Lung
-Breast
-Ovarian
Skin changes and proximal muscle weakness
6
Q
What causes this?
Tx?
A
Trichophytum Rubrum
(rarely can be candida)
1st line Tx= oral terbinafine (3-6months for toenails)
2nd line Tx= oral itraconazole
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