Dermatology Flashcards
Tinea pedis
Athletes foot
Stevens Johnson syndrome
Severe form or erythema multiforme associated with mucosal involvement and systemic symptoms
Tinea capitis
Scalp ringworm
Granuloma annulare
Papular lesions that are often slightly hyperpigmented and depressed centrally
Typically occur on the dorsal surfaces of the hands and feet and on the extensor aspects of the arms and legs
Dermatitis herpatiformis
IgA deposition in the dermis
Blistering skin disorder associated with coeliacs disease
Molluscum contagiosum
Caused by pox virus
Bullous pemphigoid
No mucosal involvement
Pemphigus vulgaris
Mucosal involvement
Guttate psoriasis
Precipitated by a streptococcal infection 2-4weeks prior to lesions appearing
Erythema ab Igne
Erythematous patches with hyperpigmentation and telangiectasia.
Impetigo
Topical fusidic acid
If extensive oral flucloxacillin/topical mupirocin
Erythema multiforme
Target lesion
Severe - Steven Johnson