Infections Flashcards
What are common viral infections in dermatology?
Warts HSV HZV Orf Molluscum contagiosum
What is the treatment for warts?
Chemical paint
Crytotherapy
Imiquimod for genital
What is the key to diagnosis for HSV and its treatment?
Lots of closely grouped vesicles or pustules
- erosions on fragile skin
Treated with aciclovir
What conditions are linked to HZV, how are they treated?
Chickenpox/Shingles
Can’t have shingles without previous chickenpox
Don’t usually cross midline
Treated with aciclovir
How is molluscum contagiosum treated?
Cyrotherapy
Expression and antiseptic
What are common bacterial conditions in dermatology and what organisms can cause them?
Impetigo - staph or strep
Furuncle - staph
Carbuncle - staph
Ecthyma - strep
What does impetigo look like and how is it treated?
Golden/honeycomb
Highly contagious
Weepy in moist places
Antibiotic cream/oral
How is a furuncle treated?
Drain pus if fluctuant
Antibiotics
How is ecthyma treated?
Oral antibiotics
What are some yeast/fungal infections common in dermatology?
Candida
Pityosporum
Fungi e.g. tinea pedis
Kerion
What does a candida infection look like and what are some common examples of conditions it may cause?
Brick red erythema with satellite pustules
Thrush (oral, vaginal) Balanitis Angular stomatitis Intertrigo Nappy rash
How is scabies treated?
Patient and close contacts (even asymptomatic)
Insecticide on all skin (except hair)
Repeat after 7 days
