Dermatology Flashcards
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Tinea Capitis
Darier sign
Mastocytosis
Tx of tinea capitis
Griseofulvin. No need to check labs in heathy kid. Alternatives = fluconazole, itraconazole
Exclamation point hairs
Alopecia areata
Breakage of hairs with tapering
Alopecia areata
Generalized thinning
Telogen effluvium
Varying hair length in a given area
Trichotillomania
Many neutrophils, no bacteria
Pustular Melanosis
Eosinophils on wright stain
Erythema toxicum
Many PMNs, no bacteria
Miliria rubra
Targetoid lesions on hands, feet, palms, soles
Erythema multiforme. Self limited. Most common cause : HSV
Which is fixed: urticaria or e. multiforme?
E. Multiforme
Lamotrigine, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital
Cause SJS or TEN
Sulfa abx, PCN, cephalosporins, doxycycline/tetra/mino,
Can cause SJS/TEN
Most common infectious cause of SJS or TEN. (EM Major)
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Large congenital melanocytic nevi greater than 20 cm
Increased risk of melanoma (5-15%)
Tx with surgical excision prior to puberty 2/2 small risk of basal cell carcinoma
Nevus sebaceous (yellow/ pink waxy)
Perianal and perioral red rash
Zinc deficiency ( acrodermatitis enteropathica)
Flaky paint dermatitis
Kwashiorkor
Rheus dermatitis is not spread by the fluid contained in the vesicular or bullous lesion
True
Most common cause of erythema multiforme minor
HSV
Most common infectious cause of erythema multiforme major (SJS)
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Causes bullous impetigo
Staph and MRSA