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1
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Management of diaper rash

A 
Frequent diaper changes
Open air exposure
Topical zinc oxide or petroleum jelly
1% hydrocortisone
May need topical antibiotics
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Perioral dermatitis is most commonly seen in:

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Young women - may have history of topical corticosteroid use

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Papulopustules on an erythematous base, which may become confluent into plaques with scales. May have satellite lesions. Classically spare the vermillion border

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Perioral dermatitis

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Management of perioral dermatitis

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Topical metronidazole or erythromycin
Oral: tetracycline
Avoid topical corticosteroids!

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5
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Most common type of drug reaction/skin eruption

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Exanthematous / Morbilliform Rash

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6
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Generalized distribution of “bright-red” macules and papules that coalesce to form plaques - typically begins 2-14 days after medication initiation

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Drug eruption

Exanthematous/Morbilliform Rash

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2nd most common type of drug eruption

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Urticaria

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3rd most common type of drug eruption

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Erythema multiforme

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9
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Most common offending drugs with urticaria

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Antibiotics and NSAIDs

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Management of drug induced exanthematous/morbilliform rash

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Oral antihistamines

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Management of drug induced urticaria/angioedema

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Systemic corticosteroids, antihistamines

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Management of drug induced erythema multiforme

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Topical steroids, oral antihistamines

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13
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Has an increased incidence with Hepatitis C

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Lichen planus

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The 5 P’s of lichen planus

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Purple, polygonal, planar, pruritic papules

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15
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Lichen planus most commonly seen on:

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Flexor surfaces, skin, mouth, scalp, genitals, nails and mucous membranes

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16
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Koebner’s phenomenon

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New lesions at site of trauma

Seen in psoriasis and lichen planus

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17
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Fine white lines on the skin lesions or on the oral mucosa, nail dystrophy

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Wickham Striae

Seen in lichen planus

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18
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Management of lichen planus

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Topical corticosteroids
Antihistamines for pruritus
Rash will usually spontaneously resolve in 8-12 months

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19
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Associated with Human Herpes Virus 7

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Pityriasis Rosea

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This rash can mimic syphilis, so an RPR should be ordered if the pt is sexually active

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Pityriasis Rosea

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21
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Solitary solman-colored macule on the trunk, followed by general exanthem 1-2 weeks later

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Herald Patch

Pityriasis Rosea

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Very pruritic salmon-colored papules with collarette scaling along cleavage lines in a christmas tree pattern

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Pityriasis Rosea

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Management of pityriasis rosea

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None needed PO
Antihistamines, topical corticosteroids as needed.
Can use UVB phototherapy if severe and started early

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24
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Most common medications causes SJS and TEN

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Allopurinol
Sulfonamides
Lamotrigine 
NSAIDs
Anticonvulsants
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25
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SJS affects _______% of body surface area

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< 10%

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26
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TEN affects ______% of body surface area

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> 30%

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27
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Prodrome of fever, malaise, myalgias followed by lesions on face and trunk. Bullous and vesicle formation begins days after

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SJS/TEN

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28
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Gentle pressure to the skin causes sloughing

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Nikolsky Sign

Seen in SJS/TEN

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29
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Main cause of death in SJS/TEN

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Sepsis and shock secondary to infection

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30
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Treatment for SJS/TEN

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Admit to hospital, preferably to burn unit

Supportive care is mainstay

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31
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Most common cause of erythema multiforme

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Secondary to herpes simplex infection

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32
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Multiple target-like lesions that spares the mucosa

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Erythema Multiforme

Minor

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33
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Multiple target-like lesions that includes mucosal involvement

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Erythema multiforme

Major

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34
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Treatment of erythema multiforme

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Typically resolves after 2 weeks

Can give topical steroids and antihistamines

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35
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Intense itching, especially in the occipital area, papular urticaria may be seen

36
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White oval-shaped egg capsules at the base of the hair

37
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Management of lice

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Permethrin topical drug of choice
Safe in children > 2 y/o
If lice in hair: permethrin shampoo (leave on 10 minutes)
If pubis/body: permethrin lotion at least 8-10 hours

38
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Second line management of lice and S/E

A

Lindane
Neurotoxic: headaches, seizures
Do not use after showering

39
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Scabies cannot survive off the human body for ______ days

40
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Intensely pruritic papules, vesicles and linear burrows

41
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Commonly found in the intertriginous zones including web spaces between fingers/toes and scalp

42
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Increased intensity of rash at night

43
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Diagnosis of scabies

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Clinical diagnosis

Can scrape burrows with mineral oil to identify mites or eggs under microscopy

44
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Treatment of scabies

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Permethrin topical
Apply topically from neck to soles of feet for 8-14 hours before showering.
Repeat application after 1 week is recommended

45
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Second line treatment for scabies

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Lindane (cheaper)
Do not use after bath/shower
May cause seizures
Teratogenic, not used in breastfeeding women or children < 2 y/o

46
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Key androgen leading to androgenetic alopecia

A

Dihydrotestosterone

47
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Management of androgenetic alopecia

A 
Minoxidil
Oral finasteride (decreased libido, sexual or ejaculatory dysfunction)
48
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HPV infects keratinized skin, causing excessive proliferation and retention of the stratum corneum - papule formation

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Verrucae (warts)

49
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Firm, hyperkeratotic papules between 1-10 mm with red-brown punctuations. Thrombosed capillaries are pathognomonic

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Common and plantar warts (verrucae)

50
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Numerous, small, discrete, flesh-colored papules measuring 1-5 mm in diameter.

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Flat warts (verrucae)

51
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Management of verrucae (warts)

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Most resolve spontaneously within 2 years if immunocompetent
May use OTC salicylic acid and plasters
Can do cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen)

52
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Characteristics of second degree burn - superficial partial thickness

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Erythematous, pink, moist, weeping
Blistering
Most painful!
Blanches with pressure

53
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Characteristics of second degree burn - deep partial thickness

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Red, yellow, pale white, dry
Blistering
Not usually painful
Absent capillary refill
May need skin graft
54
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Characteristics of third degree burn - full thickness

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Waxy, white, leathery, dry
Painless
Absent cap refill

55
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Characteristics of 4th degree burn

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Black, charred, eschar, dry
Painless
Absent cap refill
Into underlying muscle, fat, bone

56
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Mast cells release histamine causing vasodilation of venules and edema of dermis and SQ tissue

57
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Blanchable, edematous pink papules, wheals or plaques (oval, linear or irregular)

58
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Localized urticaria where the skin is rubbed (urticaria pigmentosa)

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Darier’s sign

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Management of urticaria

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Oral antihistamines treatment of choice

Topical or oral steroids

60
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What is included in the atopic disease triad?

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  1. Eczema
  2. Allergic rhinitis
  3. Asthma
    Usually starts in childhood
61
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Altered immune reaction in genetically susceptible people when exposed to certain triggers - causes an increase in IgE production

A

Atopic dermatitis (Eczema)

62
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Triggers for atopic dermatitis

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Heat perspiration
Allergens
Contact irritants (wool, nickel, food)

63
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Hallmark of atopic dermatitis

64
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Erythematous, ill-defined blisters/papules/plaques that later dries, crusts over and scales

A

Atopic dermatitis

65
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Atopic dermatitis is most commonly found on:

A

Flexor creases

Antecubital folds and popliteal folds

66
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Special characteristics of atopic dermatitis

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Dermatographism - localized development of hives when the skin is stroked

67
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Sharply defined discoid/coin shaped lesions found on the dorsum of the hands, feet, and extensor surfaces (knees, elbow)

A

Nummular eczema

68
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Management of atopic dermatitis

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  1. Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines for itching

2. Topical calcineurin inhibitors (Tacrolimus, Pimecrolimus) are alternatives for steroids

69
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Annual, scaling lesions and broken hair shafts. Inflamed plaques with multiple pustules with scarring and alopecia

A 
Tinea capitis (fungal)
Ringworm
70
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Treatment for tinea capitis

A

PO griseofulvin, terbinafine, itraconazole

71
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Pruritic, scaly eruption rash between toes

A

Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)

72
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Management for tinea pedis

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Topical antifungals

PO griseofulvin in uneffective

73
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Diffusely red rash on the groin or on the scrotum

A

Tinea cruris (jock itch)

74
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Management of tinea cruris

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Topical antifungal

PO griseofulvin if ineffective

75
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Erythematous plaques (circular rash with clear center and defined borders), scaling, cracking and vesicles

A

Tinea corporis

76
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Management of tinea corporis

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Topical antifungal

PO griseofulvin if ineffective

77
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Diagnosis of fungal infections

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KOH smear

Wood’s lamp

78
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Overgrowth of the yeast Malassezia furfur

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Tinea versicolor

79
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Management of tinea versicolor

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Topical antifungals - selenium sulfide, sodium sulfacetamide, zinc pyrithione, azoles PO (itraconazole or fluconazole if widespread)

80
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Highly contagious superficial vesiculopustular skin infection that typically occurs at site of superficial skin trauma

81
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Impetigo occurs primarily on exposed surfaces of the

A

Face and extremities

82
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Risk factors for impetigo

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Warm, humid conditions

Poor personal hygiene

83
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Vesicles, pustules that have a characteristic honey colored crust

A

Nonbullous impetigo

84
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Most common causes of impetigo

A

Staph aureus

85
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Vesicles form large bullae (rapidly), which rupture and leave thin “varnish-like crusts,” fever and diarrhea also

A

Bullous impetigo

86
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Management of impetigo

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  1. Mupirocin (Bactroban) topical drug of choice TID x 10 days.
  2. Wash area gently with soap and water
87
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Management of impetigo if extensive disease or systemic symptoms (fever)

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Systemic abx - cephalexin, dicloxacillin, clindamycin, erythromycin, azithromycin

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