Periorbital Lesions Flashcards
Acne Vulgaris
common in adolescents
treated with ointments and meds
Seborrheic Dermatits
Scaling rash around face
hypersensitivity to normal skin yeast
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis
topical antifungals
Rosacea
chronic rash of face
commonly have conjunctivitis
progressive
refer to dermatologist
Contact Dermatitis
allergic reaction to drops/ make-up, etc
treat with steroids and antibiotics
Atopic Eczema
chronic itchy skin
not contagious
affects people prone to allergic reactions
Treating Atopic Eczema
reduce exposure to triggers
moisturizers and steroids
Herpes Simplex Dermatitis
viral infection of sensory nerves
can cause blisters
Treating Herpes Simplex
Anti-virals to prevent attacks
Shingles
blistering rash caused by reactivation of chickenpox
pain precedes rash
Treating Shingles
oral antivirals
Impetigo
bacterial skin infection
very contagious
often in kids
pustules and crusts
Treatment of Impetigo
antiseptic or antibiotic ointment
oral antibiotic if more serious
Molluscum Contagiosum
viral skin infection spread by direct contact
in kids
Neoplasms
abnormal growth of tissue that exceeds growth of tissue around it
Tumor
neoplasm that has formed a lump
benign of malignant
Benign
do not invade or spread
Malignant
grow uncontrollably, invade nearby tissues, may spread to other parts of body
Metastisis
movement of malignant tumor cells through blood or lymph
Biopsy
examining a sample from a tumor to determine if it is benign or malignant
Determining if Benign vs Malignant
Asymmetry Border Irregularity Color Variation Diameter over 6mm Evolving
Basal Cell Carcinoma
frequently affects elderly patients
associated with sunlight exposure
malignant but rarely metastasizes
Treating Basal Cell Carinoma
surgery
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
frequently affects elderly patients
associated with sunlight exposure
faster growing and more likely to metastasize than BCC
Treating Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Surgery
Treating Rosacea
oral antibiotics- tetracycline, erythromycin
Salmon Patch
common in newborns (40%)
can flare up when crying
disappears over time
Port Wine Stain
unilateral; uncommon
appears redder than salmon patch
does not disappear
Removing Epidermoid Cyst
excision
incision will cause it to refill
Milia
common in children
benign
incise to remove
Sebaceous Cyst
common, firm nodule
no problems
Syringomas
benign growth of sweat glands
asymptomatic
Dermoid Cyst
overgrowth of normal tissue in abnormal location
often in orbit
surgically remove for cosmesis
