skin 2.2 Flashcards
Hidradenitis suppurativa
?
Inflammatory disorder that affects apocrine glands
Hidradenitis suppurativa
cause
Unknown
Genetics, bacterial inf, androgen dysfunction, fat, sweating a lot
Hidradenitis suppurativa
pe
Grouped abscesses, cysts, sinus tracts, comedones, acneiform lesions
Cysts are painful, drain, and don’t heal
Hidradenitis suppurativa
trmt
Lose weight if obese
Stop smoking
Stop eating sugary foods
Impetigo?
Superficial skin infection
HIGHLY contagious
Impetigo cause
S aureus causes bullous form or strep pyogenes
Common in sports teams
Impetigo pe
Yellow honey crusted lesion pathognomonic
Glistening base when crust is removed
Impetigo dx
Culture
Impetigo trmt
Mupirocin cream or ointment
Candidiasis?
Inflammatory rxn from epidermal infection
Common in diaper wearers
Candidiasis cause
Candida albicans, a fungus
Candidiasis pe
Itching, burning, moist environment
“Beefy red” erythema with satellite lesions (papules and pustules)
Likes intertriginous areas
Candidiasis dx
KOH shows hyphae
Candidiasis trmt
Topical and systemic
Manage other conditions
MC in ppl 10-30 yrs old
vitiligo