Rashes + mx Flashcards
Chicken Pox ->
Fluid filled itchy blisters that crust over in a few days (contagious up to that point)
Cellulitis ->
irregular erythematous rash -> Flucloxacillin
Eczema / ptyriasis rosea
Emoillents / bath shower changes
Erythema multiforme ->
Target ring that lasts 4-6 weeks
Associated with herpes virus (might feel a bit unwell)
HFM disease =>
Self limiting can go to school whenever
lasts 7-10 days
Impetigo ->
Topical Fusidic Acid // Amoxicillin oral
Measles ->
Head -> Trunk 7-10 days
Molluscum contagiosum =>
Can last for 18months thats a viral cause
Adults resistant so cant catch it
Umbilicus centre
Ringworm =>
Fungal tablets
Slapped cheek syndrome if a rash forms?=>
Not infectious if rash forms
Scabies =>
Permethrin cream