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cause of diaper rash

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friction, prolonged exposure to moisture/feces/ammonia, poorly washed/rinsed diapers, occlusive plastic pants, poor hygiene, overzealous cleaning

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tx diaper rash

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frequent diaper changes, proper cleaning & drying of diaper area, bland protective agent, no diaper, topical antimicrobial agents

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small flat circumscribed lesion w/different color from skin

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macule

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small firm elevated lesion

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papul

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5
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palpable elevated lesion varying in size

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nodule

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elevated erythematous lesion w/pus

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pustule

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elevated thin-walled lesion w/clear fluid

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vesicle

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large slightly elevated lesion w/flat surface topped by scale

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plaque

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9
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dry rough surface or dried exudate/blood

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crust

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10
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thick, dry rough surface of skin

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lichenification

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raised irregular and increasing mass of collagen from excessive scar formation

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keloid

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small deep linear crack or tear in skin

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fissure

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cavity with loss of tissue from epidermis and dermis often weeping or bleeding

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ulcer

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14
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shallow moist cavity in epidermis

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erosion

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mass of sebum, keratin, and debris blocking the opening of hair follicle

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comedo

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cause of seborrheic dermatitis

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idiopathic, heredity, pityrosporum

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tx: seborrheic dermatitis

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low-strength cortisone cream, hydrocortisone cream, nonprescription shampoos with tar/zinc pyrithione/selenium sulfide/sulfur/alicylic acid

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18
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tx: cradle cap

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gentle massage scalp, shampoo daily with mild soap, brush hair with soft brush, apply mineral oil and cover with warm cloth, prescription lotion or cream

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acute inflammation response of skin triggered by exogenous chemical/substance

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contact dermatitis

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cause of contact dermatitis

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plants (poison ivy, oak, sumac), dyes, latex, furs, preservatives, drugs, detergents, chemicals, metals, radiation

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hos is contact dermatitis diagnosed

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clinical picture, pt history, prior outbreaks, patch test

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22
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tx: contact dermatitis

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thoroughly clean site and apply corticosteroid cream, steroids

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23
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aka: atopic dermatitis

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ezcema

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24
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chronic inflammation of skin

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atopic dermatitis

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cause of ezcema

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idiopathic

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26
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how is atopic dermatitis diagnosed

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skin exam, pt and family history

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27
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tx: atopic dermatitis

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moisturizer, sunlight therapy, vitamin D, calcipotriene, topical creams or oinements w/cortisone derivative, antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, some NSAIDs, injectible that blocks interleukin 4

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28
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aka: urticaria

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hives

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29
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cause: urticaria

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acute hypersensitivity (allergies), infection, inhalants, sunlight, temperature extremes, unknown

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30
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tx: urticaria

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remove antigenic factor, antihistamines, epinephrine, prednisone, methylprednisolone, corticosteroid creams

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31
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chronic skin condition with thick flaky red patches with white silvery scales

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psoriasis

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32
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cause: psoriasis

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unknown, autoimmune

33
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list precipitating factors for psoriasis

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  • hormonal changes
  • pregnancy
  • climate changes
  • emotional stress
  • period of generally poor health
  • drugs
34
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how is psoriasis diagnosed

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characteristic rash, pt history, skin biopsy

35
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tx: psoriasis

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keep skin moist, UV exposure, psoralens medication, topical steroid creams/ointments, coaltar preparations, cream w/retinoids, low-dosage antihistamines, oatmeal baths, creams w/synthetic vitamin D analogues, chemotherapy

36
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chronic inflammatory disease of facial skin

37
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cause: rosacea

38
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how is rosacea diagnosed

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pt history and clinical picture

39
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tx: rosacea

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  • meds w/azelaic acid 15%
  • metronidazole cream 1%
  • sodium sulfacetamide
  • topical antibiotics
  • lifestyle changes
  • reduce reasons for blushing
  • avoid sun/hard exercise/extreme temp/stress/spicy food/alcohol/hot drinks/wind
  • sunscreen
  • laser surgery
  • topical gel
40
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inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles

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acne vulgaris

41
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cause of acne vulgaris

42
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list precipitating factors for acne vulgaris

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  • heredity
  • food allergies
  • endocrine disorders
  • psychological factors
  • fatigue
  • steroid drugs
43
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how is acne vulgaris diagnosed

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clinical picture and pt history

44
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tx: acne vulgaris

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topical/systemic antibiotics, topical keratolytic agents, meds related to vitamin A, benzoyl peroxide gels, isotretinoin

45
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aka: herpes zoster

46
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cause of shingles

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varicella zoster virus

47
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how is shingles diagnosed

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characteristic clinical picture, blood sample, culture from vesicle scrapings

48
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tx shingles

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analgesics, mild tranquilizers/sedatives, antipruritics, steroids, drying agent, antivirals, antibiotics, capsaicin cream, lidocaine, nerve blocks

49
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common contagious bacterial superficial skin infection

50
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causes of impetigo

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streptococcus or staphylococcus aureus from insects, scabies, poor hygiene, anemia, malnutrition, impairment of skin integrity

51
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how is impetigo diagnosed

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clinical picture, Tzanck test, gram staining

52
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tx impetigo

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antibiotics, clean lesions, quarantine

53
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pus-containing abscess involving hair follicle and adjacent subQ tissue

54
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unusually large furuncle or multiple furuncles that are connected

55
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aka: furuncle

56
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cause of furuncles and carbuncles

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bacterial infection with staphylococcus (gen S aureus)

57
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list predisposing factors for furuncles and carbuncles

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  • diabetes mellitus
  • nephritis
  • immunodeficiency
  • IV drug abuse
  • underlying diseases
58
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how is furuncles and carbuncles diagnosed

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clinical picture

59
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tx furuncles and carbuncles

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hot compress, incision and drainage, antibiotic

60
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bacterial infection of skin and subQ

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cellulitis

61
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cause of cellulitis

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streptococcus or staphylococcus enter thru small cut/lesion

62
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how is cellulitis diagnosed

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physical exam and blood culture

63
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tx cellulitis

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  • immobilize and elevate affected limb
  • coll magnesium sulfate (epsom salt) solution compresses
  • warm compresses
  • systemic antibiotics
  • aspirin/NSAIDs/acetampinophen/codeine
64
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chronic superficial fungal infection

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dermatophytosis

65
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aka: dermatophytosis

66
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round gray scaly lesions on scalp gen in kids

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tinea capitis

67
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aka: tinea pedis

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athlete’s foot

68
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aka: tinea cruris

69
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cause of dermatophytosis

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direct contact w/fungus or spores

70
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how is dermatophytosis diagnosed

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clinical picture and culture of lesions

71
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tx dermatophytosis

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antifungals

72
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____ tx tinea capitis compared to meds used to tx tinea pedis, tinea corporis, and tinea cruris

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selenium sulfide 2.5%

73
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aka: decubitus ulcer

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pressure ulcer; bed sore

74
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localized area of dead skin

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decubitus ulcer

75
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cause of decubitus ulcer

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lack of blood to area

76
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tx decubitus ulcer

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topical agents

77
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how is decubitus ulcer diagnosed

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clinical picture

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