GP (Derm) Flashcards
1
Q
7 categories of dermatology lesions
A
- Infections (Viral/Bacterial/Fungal)
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Atopic dermatitis
- Urticaria (Acute&Chronic vs papular -lice, scabies)
- Sun-related skin CA
- Drug related eruptions
2
Q
DDx for very itchy lesion
A
- Atopic
- Urticaria
- VZV
- Scabies
3
Q
DDx for not itchy lesions
A
- Warts
- tinea
- Skin CA
- psoriasis (usually)
- seborrhic keratosis
4
Q
Characteristics of SCC
A
- Fast growing
- initial hard growth of skin
- classic everted edges
- may ulcerate and bleed
- surrounding erythema
5
Q
When does an SCC require urgent referral?
A
- Large (>1cm)
- Lymphadenopathy
- SCC of ear, lip, tongue and oral cavity
- SCC of genitalia
6
Q
Characteristics of BCC (nodular)
A
- Pearly white lesion
- rolled edges
- central ulceration
- stretching skin demarcates the lesion
7
Q
Management of pruritis
A
- Cooling methods
- avoid vasodilation (hot showers, alcohol)
- Hydrate skin (emoliants/ointments/moisturisers)
- Avoid soaps/detergents
