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First Aid Step 2 🐰 > Rapid Review Derm > Flashcards

Rapid Review Derm Flashcards

1
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Stuck on appearance

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Seborrheic keratosis

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Red plaques with silvery white scales and sharp margin

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Psoriasis

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Most common type of skin cancer

Lesion pearly-colored papule with translucent surface and telangiectasias

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Honey crusted lesions

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Impetigo

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Febrile pt w/ Hx DM presnts with red, swollen, painful LE

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Cellulitis

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Positive Niklosky’s sign

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Pemphigus vulgaris

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Negative Niklosky’s sign

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Bullous pemphigoid

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55 yo obese pt presents with dirty, velvety patches on back of beck

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Acanthosis nigricans-check FBG to r/o DM

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Dermatomal distribution

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Varicella zoster

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Flat topped papules

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Lichen planus

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Iris like target lesions

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Erythema multiforme

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Lesion characteristically occurring in linear pattern in areas where skin comes into contact with clothing or jewelry

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Contact dermatitis

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Presents with herald patch, Christmas tree pattern

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Pityriasis rosea

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Pinkish, scalding flat lesions on chest and back, KOH prep has “spaghetti and meatballs” apperance

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Tinea (pityriasis) versicolor

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4 characteristics of nevus suggestive of melanoma

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Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Color variation
Diameter increasing

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Premalignant lesions from sun exposure that can lead to SCC

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Actinic keratosis

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Dewdrops on rose petal

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Lesions of primary varicella

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Cradle cap

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Seborrheic dermatitis

Tx conservatively with bathing and moisturizer

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Associated with Propionibacterium acnes and changes in androgen levels

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Acne vulgaris

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Painful, recurrent vesicular eruption of mucocutaneous surfaces

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Herpes simplex

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Inflammation and epithelial thinning of anogenital area, predominantly in postmenopausal

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Lichen sclerosus

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Exophytic nodules on skin with varying degrees of scaling or ulceration; 2nd most common skin cancer

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SCC

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Macule

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flat lesion that differs in color from surrounding skin <1 cm diameter

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Patch

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small circumscribed area differing in color from the surroundings surface >1cm diameter

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Papule

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Elevated solid lesion that is generally small <5mm

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Plaque

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Elevated solid lesion >5 mm

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Cyst

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Epithelial lined sac containing fluid or semisolid material

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Vesicle

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Fluid-filled, very small (<5 mm) elevated lesion

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Bulla

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Large vesicle >5 mm

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Wheal or hive

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Area of localized edema that follows vascular leakage and usually disappears within hours

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Erosion

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Circumscribed, superficial depression resulting from loss of some or all of epidermis

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Ulcer

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Deeper depression than erosion resulting from erosion of epidermis and upper dermis

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Scale

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Abnormal shedding or accumulation of stratum corneum in flakes

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Crust

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Hardened deposit of dried serum, blood, or purulent exudates

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LIchenification

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Thickening and hardening of skin with accentuation of normal skin marking

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Scar

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Healing defect of dermis

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Type I hypersensitivity reaction - describe and give mechanism

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Anaphylactic and atopic
Antigen crosslinks IgE on PRESENSITIZED mast cells and basophils- release vasoactive amines (histamine and LT) – reaction due to preformed ab

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Type II hypersensitivity reaction - describe and give mechanism

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Cytotoxic

preformed IgM and IgG bind antigen an enemy cell - lysis via complement or phagocytosis (MAC)

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39
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Type III hypersensitivity reaction - what are 3 types?

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Immune complex
Serum sickness
Arthus reaction

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40
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Immune complex: type of hypersensitivity and mechanism

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Type III

Ag-Ab complexes activate complement-attract PMN-release lysosomal enzymes

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Serum sickness: type of hypersensitivity and mechanism

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Ab to foreign proteins produce in about 5 d - immune complexes form and deposit in membrane- lead to tissue damage due to complement fixation

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Arthus reaction: type of hypersensitivity and mechanism

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Type III

Local reaction to antigen by preformed Ab charactized by vascular necrosis and thrombosis

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Type IV hypersensitivity reaction - describe and give mechanism

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Delayed/cell mediated
Sensitized T cells encounter antigen and release lymphokines that activate macrophages
Because is cell mediated is NOT TRANSFERABLE BY SERUM

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44
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Anaphylaxis, asthma, urticarial drug reaction ,wheal and flare - what type of hypersensitivity run

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Type I- anaphylactic and atopic

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AI hemolytic anemia, erythroblastosis fetalis, Goodpasture, rheumatic fever - what type of hypersensitivity run

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Type II-cytotoxic

46
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Polyarteritis nodosa, immune complex GMN, SLE, RA - what type of hypersensitivity run

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Type III: immune complex

47
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Drug reaction- what type of hypersensitivity run

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Type III: serum sickness

48
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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis- what type of hypersensitivity run

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Type III: arthus reaction

Rarely occurs 4-12 hrs after vaccination

49
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TB skin test, transplant rejection, contact dermatitis- what type of hypersensitivity run

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Type IV: delayed/cell mediated

50
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Psoriasis cause

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T cell mediated - dermal inflammation and epidermal hyperplasia

51
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Tx seborrheic dermatitis

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Selenium sulfide
Zn pyrithione
Topical steroid
Topical antifungal

52
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Tx psoriasis

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Steroid + keratolytic, tar, anthralin
IV
Methotrexate if bad
Retinoids and D3

53
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Rash of extensor surface

54
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Rash of flexor surface

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Atopic dermatitis

55
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Associated with psoriasis

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Seronegative arthritis

56
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Tx hives/urticaria

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Antihistamine

If anaphylaxis: antihistamine, Epi, IVF, airway

57
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Tx drug eruption

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Stop drug, antihistamine, topical steroid

58
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Number of days before cutaneous drug reaction seen

59
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Major trigger Erythema multiforme

60
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Total body surface area of exfoliation SJS vs TEN

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Tx SJS and TEN

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Tx like burn: IVF, cover skin, watch lytes, careful of infection, thermoregulation problems,
Can use systemic steroids and IVIG in early stages

62
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Etiology SJS/TEN vs SSSS

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SSSS- infection

SJS/TEN- drug

63
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Tx erythema nodosum

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NSAIDs, remove offending agent

64
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Tx bullous pemphigoid vs pemphigoid vulgaris

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Bullous: Steroids, azothioprine
Vulgaris: high dose steroids, + immunomodulator-IVIG, MMF, rituximab; azothioprine, cyclophosphamide

65
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Tzanck smear

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Dx HSV: multinuclear giant cell

Tzanck goodness its not herpes!

66
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Tx HSV

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acyclovir oral or IV
Can use valacyclovir, famciclovir
Daily Tx if > 6 outbreaks per yr

67
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Tx VZV

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Acyclovir

Vaccine available

68
Q

Molloscum contagiosum-type of virus; Dx

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Poxvirus

Giemsa or Wright stain shows inclusion bodies

69
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Tx molloscum contagiosum

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Freezing, curetting, trichloroacetic acid

70
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Tx verrucae

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Cryotherapy, podophylllin, trichloroacetic acid, imiquimod, 5FU

71
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Tx eryspelas

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Penicillin (usu. GAS infection)

72
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Tx impetigo

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Abx w/ staph coverage- cephalosporins, erythromycin, topicals
Topical usu good enough but oral to prevent spread

73
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Scarlet fever, cause, Tx

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Strep pyogenes

Penicillin

74
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Tx salmonella typhi

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Fluoroquinolone and 3rd cephalosporin

If chronic carrier consider cholecystectomy

75
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Ludwing angina- what; presentation?

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What: bilateral cellulitis of submental, submaxillary, sublingual spaces that results from infected tooth
S/S: dysphagia, drooling, fever, red warm mouth- can asphyxiate

76
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Most common cause cellulitis

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GAS, Staph (MRSA)

77
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Tx cellulitis

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7-10 oral abx if mild; 10-14 d cephalosporin or beta lactamase resistant abx
IV abx if DM, bad, old, hand or eye, etc
If MRSA: vanc or linezolid

78
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Necrotizing fasciitis
Causes
Signs
Tx

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S pyogenes
Mixed: S aureus, E coli, C perfringens

S/S: tissue necrosis, putrid discharge, bullae, pain, gas production

Tx: Strep 1. Pen G 2. Clinda
Anaerobic: Metronidazole or 3rd ceph

79
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Folliculitis - causes, hot tub

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Staph, Strep, Gram N, sometimes Candida

Pseudomonas- hot tub

80
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Furuncle vs carbuncle

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Furuncle deep infection of hair follicle, progressed from folliciltis
Carbuncle many furuncles

81
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Tx 1. comedonal acne

  1. pustulocystic or inflammatory
  2. sever cystic
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  1. topical tretinoin + benzoyl peroxide
  2. benzoyl peroxide + topical abx (erythromycin or clindamycin), oral if resistant to topical
  3. Isoretinoin- test LFT, chol, TG, beta HCG
82
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Tx pilonoidal

83
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Abx cause serious photosensitivity

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Tetracycline and doxycycline

84
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KOH prep reveals spaghetti and meatballs

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Tinea versicolor

85
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Cause tinea versicolor

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Malasezia furfur

86
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Tx tinea versicolor

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Ketoconazole or selenium sulfide

87
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Candidiasis Tx

  1. oral
  2. skin
  3. diapr
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  1. oral fluconazole, nystatin swish and swallow
  2. topical antifungal
  3. topical nystatin
88
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Dermatophyte - 3 common bugs

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Trichophyton
Microscporum
Epidermophytin

89
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Tx dermatophyte

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Topical antifungals ok

Capitis must be oral

90
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Tx scabies

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5% permethrin from neck down

can use oral ivermectin

91
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Tx lice

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head: pyrethrin (RID), benzoyl alcohol, remove nits
Body: wash, permethrin or pyrethrin
Pubic: RID

92
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Tx rosacea

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topical metronidazole

93
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Tx vitiligo

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Psoralens, sunlight, PUVA

94
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Tx actinic keratosis

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Cryotherapy
5FU
Imiquinod
Biopsy

95
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Commonest causes SCC

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Sun

Arsenic

96
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Examples of macule

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Cafe au lait spot
Vitiligo
Freckle
Junction nevi
Ink tattoo
97
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Examples of Patch

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Nevus flammeus
Vitiligo
Tinea corporis

98
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Examples of Papule

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Acrochordon (skin tag)
Basal cell carcinoma
Molloscum contagiosum
Intradermal nevi
Lichen planus
99
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Example Plaque

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Bowen disease
Mycosis fungoides
Psoriasis
Eczema
Tinea corporis
100
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Examples of Nodule

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Rheumatoid nodule
Tendon xanthoma
Erythema nodosum
Lipoma
Metastatic carcinoma
101
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Examples of wheal

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Urticaria
Dermographism
Urticaria pigmentosa

102
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Examples of vesicle

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Herpes simplex
Herpes zoster
Dyshidrotic eczema
Contact dermatitis

103
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Examples of bulla

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Pemphigus vulgaris
Bullous pemphigoid
Bullous impetigo

104
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Examples of pustule

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Follicultis
Impetigo
Acne
Pustular psoriasis

105
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Examples of cyst

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Acne
Epidermoid cyst
Pilar cyst

106
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Hidranitis suppurativa - define, bugs, Tx

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Chronic follicular occlusion and apocrine inflammation 2/2 recurrent abscess
Bugs: Staph
Tx: I and D, cephalosporin

107
Q

Mom pregnant and has chicken pox

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Give immunoglobulin b/c can transmit to newborn

108
Q

Enzyme def in prophyria cutanea tarda

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Hepatic uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase

109
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Tx porphyria cutanea tarda

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Phlebotomy
Low dose chloroquie
Sunscreen
Avoid triggers: estrogen, alcohol, tobacco

110
Q

Hereditary angioedema cause

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Lack of C1 esterase inhibitor

Swelling of kips eyelids, airway, bowel
AD, C4 is low

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