Dermatology Flashcards
Name this

atopic dermatitis
Key phrase to ID atopic dermatitis
erythematous salmon colored patches
Atopic dermatits is primarily what kind of dysfunction?
barrier
A patient tells you that steroids bleached his skin. What do you say?
steroids cause hypopigmentation, not skin bleaching; it will resolve over time
Kiddos with more barrier dysfunctions are at risk for what?
skin infections:
- staph
- strep
- HSV
How is atopic dermatitis managed?
- regular (Daily?) bathing
- gentle soap
- moisturizer
- topical steroids
- manage infections
Steroid maintenance schedule
3 days on
4 days off
Good steroid ointment for face
Hydrocortisone 2.5%
Good steroid ointment for body
Triamcinolone 0.1% ointment
Non-steroid medications for atopic dermatitis
- tacrolimus
- pimecrolimus
- Crisaborole
Name this

port wine stain
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infantile hemangioma
What is an infantile hemangioma?
- capillary overgrowth
- grows quickly during the 1st year, then fades
- NOT cancer
When do we get concerned about infantile hemangiomas?
- if on the face
- if on the neck (breathing)
- if on the back (spinal involvement)
- if they bleed
- if 5 or more, might be on the liver (do abdominal U/S)
How are infantile hemangiomas treated?
oral propranolol
OR
topical propranolol + topical steroid
Who manages facial hemangiomas?
dermatology
If a child is on propranolol, of what do we need to be aware?
- propranolol can mask wheezing, so be aware that any wheezing may be worse in severity than it appears
- can cause hypoglycemia, so give with food
Name this

molluscum contagiosum
Name this

chicken pox
What causes molluscum contagiosum?
pox virus
Classic description of molluscum contagiosum
small “waxy” dome shaped flesh colored papules with an umbilicated core
What common skin condition can worsen molluscum contagiosum?
eczema
How to keep molluscum contagiousum from spreading if it is surrounded by eczema?
use a maintenance steroid regimen, 3D on, 4D off
What irritants can be used on molluscum contagiousum lesions?
zutea tree oil, apple cider vinegar, Zymaderm, Canthiridin











