Skin Flashcards
What is Lichen planus?
Associated with hep c and medications
purplish, pruritic, polygonal and papules
What is the treatment for lichen planus
topical corticosteroids.
What is wickam striae
Part of lichen planus that is lacy and white appearance
Lichen simplex chronicus
Occurs in the lower legs forearms , neck and scalp
What triggers lichen simplex chronicus
This happens with repetitive scratching and rubbing
How does the skin looks with lichen simplex chronicus
Thick and rubbery
What condition can lead to lichen simplex chronicus
Atopic dermatitis aka eczema
A patient chronically scratched their skin which led to
Lichen simplex chronicus
Treatment for linchen simplex chronicus
Topical steroids
What is lichen sclerosis
It’s white and found in the genital area
Treatment for lichen sclerosis
Clobetasol propionate 0.05%
Vulvar lichen sclerosus increase what type of cancer
Squamous cell
Tinea corproris location and treatment
Core
Medications ending with , “azole”
Tinea cruris
What is it and location
And treatment
Fungus in the groin area , thigh buttocks and skin folds
Medication ending azole
Non purulent cellulitis treatment and how does it looks
Caused by streptococcus A
Redness, edema , warm and tenderness
Treatment: cephalexin (keflex)
Purulent cellulitis
Caused by MRSA
Drainage
Treatment: BCD
Bactrim, clinda and doxy
Erysipelas
Superficial bright red rash that is well demarcated borders
Treatment : penicillin and cep
Acne treatment mild
Benzoyl peroxide
Topical retinoids: Tretinoin Renton-A
Topical antibiotic erythromycin or clinda
Treatment for moderate to severe acne
Oral antibiotics cyclines drugs
Female : spironolaction
Combination oral contraceptive
Severe: accutane referral
Mupriocin used for
Impetigo
Good for diseases that is caused by Steph aureus
What causes Impetigo
Staph Aureus
Selenium Sulfdia what is it and what can it be used for
Anti fungal location or shampoo used to treat Tinea capitis and tinea versicolor
