Dermatology

Question 1

How big are vesicles?

How big are Bullae?

Answer 1

Vesicle: <1cm diameter
Bullae: >1cm diameter

Question 2

What are Vesiculobullous conditions of the head and neck?

Answer 2

Herpes Simplex
Herpes Zoster
Varicella Zoster

Question 3

What are grouped, tense vesicles on a erythematous base?

Answer 3

Herpetic Lesion

Question 4

What conditions are associated with a Herpetic lesion?

Answer 4

Herpes Simplex
Herpes Zoster
Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Question 5

What are the 2 types of infections of Herpes Simplex Labialis

Answer 5

Primary and Recurrent

Question 6

What ages do Primary Herpes Simplex Labialis occur

Answer 6

ages 1-5

Question 7

How often does Recurrent Herpes Simplex Labialis occur

Answer 7

2-3x per year up to 12x per year

Question 8

What are some triggers of Recurrent Herpes Simplex Labialis?

Answer 8

Fever
URTI
Sun and wind exposure
menses
irritating toothpaste

Question 9

What is another name for Herpes Simplex Gladiatorum?

How is it transmitted?

Answer 9

Scrum pox

Skin-to-skin contact

Question 10

What is the diagnostic workup for Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zoster?

Answer 10

Tzanck Smear showing multinucleated giant cells

Question 11

What antiviral helps manage HSV? During acute settings?

Answer 11

acyclovir

Acute management: Burow’s solution

Question 12

What minerals are used to help prevent outbreaks of HSV?

Answer 12

High lysine

low arginine

Question 13

What is the culprit for Herpes Zoster? and How?

Answer 13

Varicella Zoster Virus

Reactivation of Varicella virus from chicken pox or vaccine

Question 14

What syndrome is associated with Herpes Zoster Oticus?

Answer 14

Ramsay-Hunt syndrome