Dermatology

Question 1

What are the 4 types of diaper dermatitis

Answer 1

Ammonia dermatitis
Candida
Suborrhoeic eczematous dermatitis
Psoriasis

Question 2

Describe the appearance of ammonia dermatitis

Answer 2

Red
Desquamating
Spares skin folds

Question 3

Treatment for ammonia dermatitis

Answer 3

Frequent nappy changes/nappy free periods
Drying
Emollient creams e.g drapolene

Question 4

Describe the appearance of candida dermatitis

Answer 4

Red
In and around skin folds and diaper lines
Satellite lesions - small round spots located near the main large rash

Question 5

Treatment of candida dermatitis

Answer 5

Frequent nappy changes/nappy free periods
Avoid irritant chemicals e.g perfumed soaps
Drying
Emollient creams e.g drapolene
Clotrimazole cream

Question 6

Describe the appearance of seborrhoeic eczematous dermatitis

Answer 6

Red
Shiny
In skin folds
Usually on occiput as well