Skin Flashcards
Ulcerations located inside the mouth. Self-limiting. Treatment focused on symptom relief.
Aphthous stomatitis
Canker Sores
Painful clustered vesicles on a erythematous base. Located outside the mouth.
Herpes Simplex
How soon do anti-virus needs to be started from the onset of a herpes outbreak?
48-72 hours
Honey crusted lesions caused by staph aureus and strep pyogenes.
Impetigo
What are the 2 types of impetigo?
- Bullous
2. Non-bullous
How do you treat impetigo?
- Bullous - oral antibiotics
2. Non-bullous - mupirocin ointment
Starts with a herald patch then full distribution of a Christmas tree patterned rash. Presents on abdomen and back.
Pityriasis rosea
Keywords: North Carolina, tick bite. Rash occurs 3-5 days after symptoms on palms and soles of feet.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
How do you treat Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Doxy - no matter the age and even if they are pregnant
Keyword: tick bite, bullseye lesion.
Lyme Disease (erythema migranis)
How do you treat Lyme Disease? What is the second line?
- Doxy
2. Amoxicillin if < 8 years old
Parotid gland swelling. One of the only times we will see this in practice.
Mumps
Exposure occurs. 1 week later they are contagious. Symptoms usually start with a fever and leads to the 3 C’s and Koplik spots. Once the fever subsides at day 15, a rash appears.
Rubeola
Measles
What are the 3 C’s that occur with Rubeola?
- Cough
- Congestion
- Conjunctivitis
How is rubeola transmitted?
Airborne
What 3 serious complications can rubeola lead to?
- PNA
- Encephalitis
- Potentially permanent brain damage
How can you prevent rubeola?
MMR vaccine (12 months and 4 years old)
What should you tell women after they get the MMR vaccine?
Do not get pregnant within 4 weeks of being vaccinated
Very mild symptoms. Pink rash and adenopathy.
Rubella (3 day measles)
What happens if a pregnant woman catches rubella?
Serious birth defects or miscarriage - esp if caught during 1st trimester
Starts with a high fever and is followed by a rash on the trunk. Rose colored, blanchable papules.
Roseola
When is a child no longer contagious with roseola?
When the rash appears
Caused by parvovirus. Slapped cheek rash and a lacy, net like appearance is noted to the rash.
Fifth’s Disease
What happens if a pregnant woman gets Fifth’s Disease?
Severe anemias in the fetus
If exposed, draw titer- half of women have immunity
Rash and ulcers in the mouth that spreads to the hands and feet. Vesicle formation and peeling is present.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth
Coxsackie Virus
Lesions in various stages of healing. Kids can go back to school when all the lesions are crusted over.
Varicella
When can the varicella vaccine be given?
12 months old - live vaccine
A mass shows up underneath the chin every time the patient is eating and then it goes away. May need surgical intervention
Salivary gland stone
Sialolithiasis