Papular Disease Flashcards
Verruca Vulgaris
caused by which viruses?
human papilloma virus
Verruca Vulgaris
pathophys
HPV infected keritinized skin causing excessive proliferation and retention of the stratum corneum
Verruca Vulgaris
Types
3
- common (vulgaris)
- plantar (plantaris)
- flat (plana)
Verruca Vulgaris
describe common infection
- vulgaris
- common on hands
Verruca Vulgaris
where are flat infections found?
face, hands, knees, shins
Verruca Vulgaris
clinical presentation
- firm, hyperkeratotic papules between 1-10mm in size
- red/brown punctuations
Verruca Vulgaris
hallmark sx
PPP- pathognomonic
THROMBOSED CAPILLARIES
Verruca Vulgaris
dx
clinical
Verruca Vulgaris
absolutely don’t ____ to dx?
BIOPSY
Verruca Vulgaris
tx
- most immunocompetent pts will resolve within 2 yrs
- topical: OTC salicylic acid
- cryotherapy possible
Condyloma Accuminata
caused by what infection?
HPV
Condyloma Accuminata
what can these become if left untreated?
squamous cell carcinoma
Condyloma Accuminata
clinical presentation
3 components
- varying in presentation (small, flat topped painless raised papules to large, soft, flashy, cauliflower like lesions and clusters)
- ranging from skin colored to pink/red
- lesions persist for months; they may spontaneously resolve, remain unchanged, or grow if left untreated
Condyloma Accuminata
dx
- clinical
- biopsy can be done
Condyloma Accuminata
what is seen on biopsy?
3 things
- acanthosis w/ overlying hyperplastic hyperkeratosis
- koilicytotic squamous cells
- atypical keritanocytes w/ papillomatosis hyperplasia
Condyloma Accuminata
tx
first line OTC vs prescribed
- antiproliferative agents (imiquimod/immunomodulators)
- cryotherapy, trichloracetic acid, surgical removal
Condyloma Accuminata
prevention
gardasil 9 vaccination
Molluscum Contagiosum
caused by what virus?
Poxviridae
Molluscum Contagiosum
seen most commonly in who
young, school aged children
Molluscum Contagiosum
clinical manifestations
- characterized by small, skin color to pink, dome shaped papules with central umbilication
- lesions can develop anywhere in the body, usually in areas w/ high friction
- can last months to years
Molluscum Contagiosum
dx
clinical
Molluscum Contagiosum
tx
asx vs first line
- asx: observe
- first line: curettage (cryotherapy, imiquimod, topical retinoids)