Rashes in Creases Flashcards
What is a good algorithm for symmetrical rashes in creases?
What is a good algorithm for asymmetrical rashes in creases?
What is a good algorithm for flexural rashes in that are pigmented or skin coloured?
Why must one be careful when using steroids on flexural sites?
They have a natural occlusive effect making the steroid more potent.
What is thought to be the cause for seborrheic eczema/dermatitis?
Malassezia furfur
What is the treatment for Scalp Seborrheic Eczema/Dermatitis?
- Overnight application of olive oil
- Low potency topical steroids - apply for a few hours for thicker crusts. (SEBCO ointment)
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Ketoconazole shampoo (leave on for 5 minutes)
- Initiation: 2-3 times weekly until clear
- Maintenance: Once every 2 weeks.
- FOR ITCH: steroid mouse, gel or lotion 2-3 times per week at night for 2-4 weeks. (e.g. Betnovate)
What is the treatment for Adult Seborrheic Dermatitis/Eczema on the skin?
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Ketoconazole shampoo as a bodywash.
- Leave on for 5 minutes. Use 3 times weekly for 2 weeks and then as required.
- Topical Anti-fungals- Miconazole, Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole.
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ITCH
- Mild to moderate potency steroids - Eumovate
- Comabined steroid/Antifungal - Daktacort/Resolve Plus.
- Calcineurin inhibitors - Pimecrolimus or Tacrolimus for flares and resistant cases.
Is the treatment for Seborrheic Dermatits/Eczema curative or to control?
To Control
It is not curable.
What is the treatment for Recalcitract Seborrheic Eczema/Dermatitis?
What should you also investigate for?
Oral Itraconazole 200mg Once daily for 7 days
Consider Ix for HIV
What is the treatment for infantile seorrheic eczema?
- Emollients
- Mild topical corticosteroids
- Steroid+ Antifungals can be used - rarely needed.
What is this?
Infantile Eczema
(Lack of satellite lesions & the fact that it flows together makes it more likely to be eczema)
If a case of infantile eczema or tinea doesn’t clear, what should you consider as a differential diagnosis?
Langerhan’s Cell Histiocytosis
- Accumulation of abnormal histiocytes in the skin and reticuloendothelial system.
- Yellow brown papules.
- Scalp often affected.
- Often have bone pains/bone lumps.
What is this?
Contact dermatitis
What is this?
Flexural psoriasis
What are 3 causes of intertrigo?
- Red skin from 2 moist surfaces rubbing together
- Cutaneous candidiasis
- Seborrhoeic eczema