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Herpes simplex

cause

A

HSV
HSV 1- oral inf.
HSV 2- genital inf.

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Herpes simplex

sx

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Systemic sx- fever, HA

Prodrome such as burning/tingling then Vesicles break out in same location

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herpes labialis

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on mucus membranes

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Herpes whitlow-

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inf on fingers

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Herpes herpeticum-

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generalized with previous condition of atopic dermatitis

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Herpes simplex

dx

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Zantac smear or viral culture

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Herpes simplex

trmt

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Valacyclovir

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Herpes ophthalmicus and lead to

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blindness

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Herpes zoster

?

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Latent varicella zoster virus reactivates
DO NOT MISS bc it can lead to post herpetic neuralgia
medical emergency

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Herpes zoster

pe

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Vesicles on red base in unilateral dermatomal pattern
MC on face and trunk
Herpes ophthalmicus if lesion on tip of nose→ hutchinson sign

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Herpes zoster

dx

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Usually none

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Herpes zoster

trmt

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Antivirals- valacyclovir
Topical
Pain meds

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Varicella cause

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Varicella zoster virus

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Varicella sx

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Prodrome of fever, chills, HA, malaise, ST, dry cough

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Varicella pe

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Itchy vesicles on trunk first then moves to palms, soles, and mucous memb
Dew drops on rose petal

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Varicella trmt

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Antihistamine

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Bullous impetigo

?

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Intraepidermal bacterial infection

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MC in preschool age

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Bullous impetigo

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Bullous impetigo

cause

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S aureus

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Bullous impetigo

pe

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clear/cloudy bullae
Crust after it ruptures
Honey crusted lesion

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Bullous impetigo

dx

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Gram stain shows s aureus

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Bullous impetigo

trmt

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ATB mupirocin GOLD std

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Pemphigus vulgaris

?

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Autoimmune disease with blistering of skin and mucous membranes
Antibodies against desmoglein, connections in epidermal cells

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Pemphigus vulgaris

pe

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Flaccid/superficial bullae that are 1-10cm wide and rupture easily
+ Nikolsky’s sign- apply pressure laterally and bulla extends
Oral mucosa affected before trunk

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Pemphigus vulgaris | dx
+ Immunofluorescence | Punch biopsy
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Pemphigus vulgaris | trmt
Systemic steroids Immunosuppressants Die if untreated
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Bullous pemphigoid | ?
Autoimmune disorder with large blisters | Autoantibodies directed towards hemidesmosomes, attach epithelial cells to bsmt membranes
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Bullous pemphigoid | pe
Bullae on groin and armpits | - Nikolsky’s sign- apply pressure laterally and bullae won't extend
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Bullous pemphigoid | dx
+ Immunofluorescence
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Bullous pemphigoid | trmt
Systemic steroids Immunosuppressants Good prognosis
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Dermatitis herpetiformis | pe
VERY itchy vesicular disease with grouped papules, vesicles, and urticarial plaques on elbows, butt, lower back, and shoulders Easy chair distribution
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Dermatitis herpetiformis | dx
+ blood test for IgA Ab
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Porphyria cutaneous tarda | ?
Metabolic disorder in heme biosynthesis path
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Porphyria cutaneous tarda | causes
Alcohol | Need uroporphyrinogen to be converted to coproporphyrinogen in heme pathway
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Porphyria cutaneous tarda | pe
Blisters on dorsum of hand and sun exposed areas Uroporphyrin excretion in urine Facial hair, mottled facial pigment, milia
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Porphyria cutaneous tarda | dx
``` Photosensitivity Urine is dark brown and red under wood’s light High Uroporphyrin in urine High LFT High serum iron ```
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Porphyria cutaneous tarda | trmt
Phlebotomy
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Scabies cause
epidermis is infested with sarcoptes scabiei var hominis | Common in ppl living in close quarters
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Scabies PE
Inflammatory papules Generalized pruritus with worse itch of life Nocturnal Hand webspaces, elbows, axillae, feet, groin No head involvement in adults
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Scabies dx
Burrow that is 2-5 mm with serpiginous thread like line
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Scabies trmt
Permethrin cream on entire body then repeat in 1 wk | Ivermectin - anti parasite
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Norwegian scabies/crusted scabies-
widespread with high mite load; no itching
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Lice aka pediculosis capitis | cause
Pediculosis humanus var capitis
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Lice aka pediculosis capitis | sx
Intense itch
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Lice aka pediculosis capitis | dx
See nits on scalp
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Lice aka pediculosis capitis | trmt
Nit combing | Malathion lotion
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6 ps of lichen planus
6 p’s: pruritic, polygonal, planar, purple, papules, and plaques
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Lichen planus | cause
Unknown | Maybe meds
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Lichen planus | PE
Wickham’s striae- white lines and dots in mouth | Itching, wrists, ankles, genitals
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Lichen planus | dx
Punch biopsy | Hep panel- can be sign of hep B or C and PBC
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Lichen planus | trmt
Nonspecific | Most go away in 1 yr
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Keratosis pilaris | cause
Hair follicles start to keratinized
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Keratosis pilaris | PE
Hyperkeratotic “spiky” follicular papules on back of arms, thighs, face Red background Rough bumps that don't improve with scrubbing
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Keratosis pilaris | trmt
Keratolytics | No scrubbing… be gentle
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Acne vulgaris?
Disorder of pilosebaceous units of skin
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Acne vulgaris | cause
Propionibacterium acnes | Multifactorial
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Acne vulgaris | pe
Comedones on areas where there are lots of pilosebaceous units Open- black keratinous material Closed- skin colored dome shaped papules
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Acne vulgaris | trmt
No gold standard Accutane is the only true cure bc it changes pilosebaceous glands- must be on 2 forms of birth control, TG each month, LFT each month, monthly office exam, dry skin is common SE, also nosebleeds
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Perioral dermatitis | ?
Acne like inflammatory rash
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Perioral dermatitis | causez
Unknown | Topical steroids, dental products, wind, stress
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Perioral dermatitis | pe
1-2 mm red micropapules, microvesicles, micropustules with red background Around mouth, eyes, and nose
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Perioral dermatitis | trmt
NO topical steroids… makes it worse (bc cause)
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Acne Rosacea | ?
Chronic Inflammatory disorder that affects BV and pilosebaceous units on face Affects fitz 1 and 2 Looks like acne vulgaris but rosacea has no comedones
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Trigger factors of Acne Rosacea
UV exposures, stress, hot drinks, alcohol, spicy foods, temps, wind
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Acne Rosacea | pe
Redness followed by papules, pustules, and telangiectasia Papules and pustules on red background Best seen on central ⅓ of face
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4 subtypes of Acne Rosacea
erythrotelangioctasis/ vascular- flushing and redness Papulopustular Phymatous- enlarged structure Ocular- watery/bloodshot eyes with tearing and burning
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Otophyma
- big ear
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Gnathophyma
- big mouth
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Blepharophyma
- big eyelid
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Acne Rosacea | trmt
Dec trigger factors Sunscreen Topical or systemic
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Folliculitis?
Inflammation of hair follicle
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Folliculitis cause
MC S aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hot tub users Sweating and rubbing of tight clothes
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Folliculitis pe
``` Asymptomatic Pustules around hair follicles Discrete individual lesions Not confluent but near each other Around butt, thigh, back ```
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Folliculitis dx
Gram + cocci in gram stain if caused by s aureus
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Folliculitis trmt
Hibiclens, bleach baths, clindamycin gel
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Pseudofolliculitis barbae
hair renters skin and causes papules and pustules

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