Dermatology Conditions Flashcards
Aetiologies of impetigo?
Staph aureus, Strep. pyogenes RF: poor hygiene, skin conditions which break epidermis
Signs and symptoms of impetigo?
Localised lesions which turn honey-crusted (nb) or weeping pustules (bu)
Management of impetigo?
Topical fusidic acid for local diseaseOral flucloxacillin for widespread disease
Complications of impetigo?
Scarlet fever/glomerulonephritis
Aetiologies of cellulitis?
Causitive organisms - Staph aureus, Strep pyogenes
Signs and symptoms of cellulitis?
Unilateral, usually lower limb, symptoms Erythema, rigor, tenderness, fever, wet and weepy skinOedema
Investigations of cellulitis?
Skin cultures in unsure cases Blood cultures +/- FNA in atypical disease
Management of cellulitis?
Mild - oral flucloxacilllin and benzlpenicillinSevere - admit and give abx + analgesia
Aetiologies of candida albicans?
RF - antibiotic overuse, venous catheters, parenteral feeding, immunocompromisation, DM
signs and symptoms of candida albicans?
soreness/itching with red, moist areas with ragged peeling edges or pustules with red base and yellow white scales and macerated edges
Management of candida alibicans?
Nystatin
Pathology of HPV?
Viral warts
Signs and symptoms of HPV?
Common viral warts: papule on hands and feet +/- small black spots
Signs and symptoms of molluscs contagiosum?
Small multiple translucent papule with solid base +/- central depressionCan occur anywhere
Pathology of Herpes simplex infection?
Caused by HSV virus Infection which causes a cell-mediated immune response?
Signs and symptoms of type 1 Herpes simplex?
Asymptomatic to nothing more severe than self-limiting pyrexiaRecurrent infections present as cold sores