Passmed 2 Flashcards
When would you request ultrasound for a lipoma?
Only request ultrasound if lipoma >5cm
Skin medication that can cause gynaecomastia
Ketoconazole
What type of hypersensitivity is ITP
Type II
Treatment for acne rosacea
Mild/moderate: metronidazole
Severe/resistant: oral tetracycline
Presents with a herald patch
Pityriasis rosea
Treatment for lichen planus
Topical steroids
Treatment of guttate psoriasis
Reassurance and topical treatment if lesions are symptomatic
How does impetigo begin?
Begins as red macules, then becomes yellow and crusted.
Treatment of pityriasis rosea
No treatment required
Treatment of fungal nail infections
Oral terbenifine
Does a viral or bacterial infection precede pityriasis roasea?
Viral
Presents with orange-red lesions with pinpoint redder spots on the penis
Zoons-balantitis
What type of infection may precipitate psoriasis (including guttate psoriasis)
Streptococcal sore throat
Spider naveii are associated with what?
Liver disease
Pregnancy
OCP
Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis
Ketazole shampoo