Rashes Flashcards
What kind of rash does septicaemia cause?
Rapidly developing non-blanching purpuric rash
What kind of rash does parvovirus infection cause?
Rash across the cheeks that may extend to the body
What kind of rash does hand, foot and mouth cause?
Blisters on hands and feet
Grey ulcerations on the buccal mucosa
What kind of rash does scarlet fever cause?
Coarse red sandpaper rash on the cheeks, strawberry tongue
What kind of rash does measles cause?
Erythematous, blanching, maculopapular rash
White spots inside the buccal cavity
What kind of rash does urticaria cause?
Raised, red itchy patches
What kind of rash does chickenpox cause?
Maculopapular vesicular rash that crusts over
Can be itchy
What kind of rash does roseola cause?
Red, lace like rash across the whole body
What kind of rash does rubella cause?
Rash that starts at the head and moves down the body
What is nappy rash?
Contact dermatitis in the nappy area
What are the risk factors for nappy rash?
Delayed changing of nappies
Preterm infants
Poor quality nappies
Irritant soap products
What signs point to candida infection rather than nappy rash?
Involvement of the skin folds
Larger red macules
Scaly border
Circular pattern to rash
Oral thrush
What are the characteristic signs of threadworm?
Vuval or anal itching worse at night
What is the first line treatment of threadworm?
Oral mebendazole
Hygeine measures for the whole household
