Infectious, Inflammatory and Malignant Disease of Skin Flashcards
Impetigo can progress to what more serious conditions?
SSSS, post-infectious glomerulonephritis
Impetigo pathology?
exfoliative toxins A and B which target desmglein 1
Impetigo affects which part of the skin?
superficial epidermis
Erysipelas affect what parts of the skin commonly?
upper dermis
Erysipelas are caused by what organisms?
S. pyogenes and S. aureus
What are the C/Fs of erysipelas?
Well defined bright pink and erythematous plaque that is raised and has a clear line
Treatment option for Erysipelas?
pens, cephalsoporins/erythromycin
What are risk factors for cellulitis?
skin ulcers, IV drug use
Treatment for cellulitis if caused by MRSA?
clindamycin
C/F of cellulitis.
painful and tense skin
Necrotizing Fasciitis infection of what layer of the body?
superficial fascia
Risk factors necrotizing fasciitis?
diabetes
What species most commonly associated with Necrotizing Fascitis?
Strep Species
Treatment Necrotizing fasciitis?
debridement, antibiotics, amputation because can lead to compartment syndrome
Scarlet fever cause?
delayed type HSR to S pyogenes exotoxin A
Treatment Scarlet fever?
Pens
Are mucosal surfaces involved in SSSS?
no
Treatment SSSS?
nafcillin/oxacillin in MSSA
Vancomycin in MRSA
HSV-1 is herpes labialis or herpes genitalis?
Herpes labialis
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is associated with what condition?
Shingles
Can hairy leukoplakia be scraped and what causes it?
no
EBV
Oral antifungals for Tinea Versicolor?
itraconazole, fluconazole
Tinea Capitis Treatment?
Griseofulvin, terbineafine
Tinea corporis C/F?
central clearing circular/oval shape erythematous plaque
Intertrigo C/F?
erythematous beefy red pruritic and painful plaques.
Treatment for Intertirgo?
nystatin
