Dermatology Flashcards
Causes/types of dermatitis?
atopic
sebhorrhoeic
contact
What is contact dermatitis also known as in infants?
nappy rash
What is cradle cap?
non itchy yellow scale seborrhoiec rash in neonates
What causes molluscum contagiosum?
pox virus
umbilicated pearly papules on hed/trunk?
molluscum contagiosum
Causes of a papular rash?
urticaria
angioedema
molluscum contagiosum
Causes of a vesicobullous rash?
erythema multiforme, Steven Johnson Syndrome, impetigo, epidermolysis buloosa, eczema herpeticum
What sign is positive in epidermolysis bullosa?
Nikolsy (epidermis separates)
What causes impetigo?
staph aureus
What kind of rash is measles?
maculopapular
What are seen in mouth in measles?
Koplik spots (look like grains of sugar)
What is treatment of measles?
Supportive
AND inform public health
Treatment of impetigo?
topical fusidic acid
If v severe can give oral flucloxacillin
What presents with a pink, discrete maculopapular rash and sub-occipital lymphadenopathy?
rubella
Rubella treatment?
supportive