dermatology Flashcards
diagnosed w/ KOH
fungus
diagnosed under a microscope of unscratched lesion or burrow for mites, eggs, feces
scabies
diagnosed by scraping the base of a vesicle
HSV
shave biopsy
epidermal and superficial
biopsy for epidermal, dermal and superficial subcutaneous lesions
punch
true or false absorption is greater in a premature infant?
true
this has maximal water retaining properties
ointment
contain 20-50% water
creams
what is most useful for areas w/ hair?
solutions and alcohol based gels
antiinflam agent used for atopic dermatitis?
tacrolimus ointment
antiinflam ointment used for acne?
1-5% sulfur
anti inflam agent used for eczema and psoriasis
tar
occurs as a direct T - cell mediated response to an exogenous applied allergen that must have an initial sensitization
allergic contact dermatitis
clinical features of allergic contact dermatitis
papules and vesicles
which type of contact dermatitis is dose dependent?
primary irritant contact dermatitis
what is the most common type of primary irritant contact dermatitis?
diaper dermatitis