Rashes 4 Flashcards
A lot of guttate talengectasias on lips, neck, chest
Hereditary hemorrhagic telasgictasias
Osler-Rendu-Webber
Or sleroderma
HHT Heredetary Hemmorhagic Telangectasia is aka
And has a risk of which disorders
Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome
Inherited mutation, tendency for bleeding (recurrent nosebleeds)
Also tendency for brain and lung aneurisms
If Bowens on high risk areas (lip, penis, ear, temple) - which are ok to EDC and which must go to MOHS
If base not transacted,
Ok to EDC - temple, ear (even scapha)
NEVER EDC lip or penis - MOHS ONLY!
When doing path, check what on pt’s medical history
Transplant, CLL, immuno-compromised
If Bowens (SSCis) in a pt with CLL or transplant or low immunity, what tx
IF on arm - can EDC
If on face - MOHS
When see pale pink roundish rash that’s not too itchy, and do bx - what’s on ddx
GA v MF (CTCL) vs NUB
By how much is the risk of getting another skin cancer and within how many years
Have 50% chance of getting another cancer within 2 years.
Molluscum explanation to parents
- Wart virus that resolves in 1-1.5 yrs
- When inflamed - means immune system is attacking and going away so put HC 2.5
- Don’t be scared of irritation - going away
- CONTAGEOUS when touch (even when goes away for a bit) (ok if in pool water)
- Get once and done
Groin intertrigo in 10 yr
No baby wipes!
HC 2.5 +2 Rfs
What ear drops for psoriasis in ear canals and sig (and what type of med)
DermOtic 0.01% ear drops prices: 5 drops q each ear prn
Fluocinolone - steroid
What to use for rash/psoriasis behind ears
Mometasone 0.1 % (prn, not 2 on/off, even if groin area)
Directions for mometasone cream vs ointment
Cream prn even in groin
Ointment - break 2 weeks in groin
What to always ask and tell a pt when putting on Doxy
Are you using OCP? Must use at least condoms if child bearing age. Both partners commit to using condom ms before proceeding with Doxy
Still gettin periods? LMP?
What 2 oral med for LP
Metronidazole (can’t drink, good LFTs)
If not improved on above, start Plaquinil:
Get baseline eye exam! Before initiating
Also order: CBC (anemia, agranulocytosis), CMP (liver toxicity), hep C Ab, Hep B Ag (antigen)
Plaquinil SE: Baseline eye exam and every year, angranulcytosis, aplastic ANEMIA, seizures, rashes, retinopathy, LIVER TOXICITY
If ketoconazole is not working for ring worm or jock itch cruris, use what cream
Lamisil OTC
What baseline testing needs to be done for Plaquinil initiation and what it’s used for
- Baseline eye exam and q1 year
- CBC, CMP (liver)Hep B surface Ag, Hep C Ab
- SE: anemia, agranulocytosis, retinopathy, SEIZURE, liver toxicity
DOse and sig of Metronidizole for LP
500 mg BID x ??
How to tx angular cheilitis, what types there are
Ketoconazole 2% in case it’s yeast and mometasone 0.1% for irritant contact (due to saliva)
Perlesh can be unilateral from saliva, (superficial bacteria and yeast), some from vitamin deficiency (B12 and folate)
Take OTC multivitamin, Arm and Hammer toothpaste
Discontinue: mints and gum, mouthwash
What is perlesh
Angular cheilitis
Palmoplantar pustulosis is part of what disease and what’s important to avoid
Psoriasis
Smoking makes worse (talk to PCP to quit smoking)
Pt on spironolactone for acne, must stop it in which case
If stops OCP, must stop spironolactone
Ask what if puttin got on acyclovir
Kidney problems
Zoster - 1 g TID X 7 days (or 10 days?)
Ask what when starting spironolactone
OCP? Condoms?
Ace inhibitors? Blood pressure issues?
Which meds to ask if on ocp or planning to get pregs
Spironolactone Doxy Methotrexate Retinols BP Valtrex (ok you use acyclovir in PREGS)
Name if Nodular elastosis with comedones and cutest
FAVRE Racouchot
Doxy is tx for what
HS (hidtadenitis supp) BP Bullous Pemphigoid LPP/FFA ROSACEA ACNE Erythema chronicum Migrans (expanding annular rash/solid plaques)
Which med for GA (generalized)?
Plaquinile (can try Doxy first butnot as good as Plaquinil)
Name of large venous papules
Pyogenic granumloma
“Gran”ma’s pie
Which abx for dog bites
Augmentin 875 - 125 unless allergy to PCN
Oral tx for LP
Flagyl / no drinking and no liver problems
When rx’g valcyclovir, ask what
Any kidney issues
Pregs
Which oral meds for FFA
doxy (if a lot of crusting) or dudasteride if no crusting and looks more like androgenetic alopecia
Graying/yellowing is the skin
Ochronisis
Groin intertrigo tx and can turn into what
Also what’s on ddx and how to tell difference
Nystatin or
Ketokonazole
Can turn into lichen amyloid (from rubbing area)
Ddx: inverse psoriasis but will have inverse ps in all intertrigo iOS areas plus family history
Bump filled with fluid
Hydrocystoma
T pedis tx
Lamisil bid x 3 wks
Or ketoconazole 2%
What does pyogenic granuloma look like and what it is
Looks like huge blood proliferation/ “blood wart”
It’s a capillary hemangioma
What is Osler Weber Rendu
Hereditory hemorrhagic telangectasia
Increased risk for bleeding
What does sebatious Nevis look like?
Warty to Smooh yellow orange growth (can be liniar) - birthmark (epidermal Nevus)
When can you not use Epi when
Never in pregs!!!
Not penis or digits
Which body areas are suspicious for Mycosis Fungoides?
Low back
Intergluteal/ inner thigh
Which rashes are on ddx for MF?
TINEA corporis (ring worm) Nummular eczema Any rash that’s not itchy and doesn’t resolve after 1 month of topical steroid
Which bacteria causes smelly feet and name of condition plus tx
Pitted keratolysis causes by keranobacterium (?)
Tx: Clindamycin or BP
add detail if sweats a lot