Fungal and Parasitic Skin Infections Flashcards by James Nicolson | Brainscape

Q

What causes ringworm?

A

Skin infection with the fungus trichopyton rubrum

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Q

How does ringworm present?

A

Itchy, ringed lesion

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Q

How can ringworm be confirmed?

A

Light’s up under Wood’s light

Skin scrape and culture

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Q

What is ringworm affecting the scalp called?

A

Tinea capitis

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Q

What is ringworm affecting the beard called?

A

Tinea barbae

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What is ringworm affecting the body called?

A

Tinea corporis

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What is ringworm affecting the hand called?

A

Tinea manuum

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Q

What is ringworm affecting the nails called?

A

Tinea unguiuim

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Q

What is ringworm affecting the groin called?

A

Tinea cruris

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What is ringworm affecting the feet called?

A

Tinea pedis/athlete’s foot

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How is ringworm treated?

A

Clotrimazole cream

Oral terbinafine (if tinea capitis)

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Q

How if candida skin infection treated?

A

Clotrimazole cream

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Q

What causes scabies?

A

Parasitic skin infection by sarcoptes scabeiei

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How can scabies be treated?

A

Malathion lotion

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Q

What does untreated scabies progress to?

A

Norwegian scabies (thick crusts of skin containing thousands of mites and eggs)

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Q

What is lice?

A

Parasitic infection with pediculosis causing itch

Q

How is lice treated?

A

Malathion