Dermatology 2 Flashcards
Athletes foot
mixed fungal and bacterial infection of skin
sees scaling and sogginess of the skin, prevention is keeping skin dry and damage free
Onycholysis
nail bed fungal infection
often seen in combo with athletes foot
nail becomes malformed, thick and crumbly
how is athletes foot treated
treated with antifungal e.g miconazole
Ringworm
fungal infection causing a red or silvery rash on the skin
can affect different parts of body e.g groin , feet and scalp
Intertrigo
fungal infection caused by chafing in moist body folds e.g under breasts, armpits and inner thighs
treatment for intertrigo
topical antifungal e.g miconazole
pityriasis versicolour
fungal skin infection caused by a usually harmless commensal bacteria (pityrosporum orbiculare) that has undergone excessive growth
results in patchy skin pigmentation
treatment of pityriasis versicolour
topical or systemic antifungal
scabies
caused by scabies mites that burrow into skin
spreads via skin to skin contact
rash appears on trunk and limbs
itch is often most troublesome feature
treatment of scabies
use of chemical insecticides over entire body from chin down
what are the 3 types of lice
head, pubic and body
treatment of lice
Head - go through hair with fine tooth comb
Body - personal and clothing hygiene
name 3 inflammatory skin diseases
eczema , occupational dermatitis, psoriasis
Eczema
inflammation of the skin seeing it become dry, itchy and flaky
usually seen in flexor surfaces of skin and trunk e.g neck, elbows, knees
what are the 2 main types of eczema
atopic and contact
