Skin

Question 1

Scarlet fever’s most notable symptom?

Answer 1

Strawberry tongue
First the tongue has a white coating with red spots which goes away after 4 days ish leaving the tongue bright red with red spots

Face also may look red with paleness around the mouth

Rashes in tummy small red pinprick with a rough texture which goes white if you press which will peel up to 6wks

Question 2

Skin condition where there loads of tiny, itchy red bumps on the skin, also called prickly heat rash?

Answer 2

Miliaria rubra (pustulosa)
ちっちゃい赤いきもいぶつぶつがいっぱい

Question 3

Management of miliaria rubra?

Answer 3

Self limited in few days but can use calamine or hydrocortisone to relieve itching and irritation

Question 4

What’s the skin condition where there’s red small dots sparse with a dimple in the centre?

Answer 4

Molluscum contagiosm

Located on face, torso and limbs of children
Located on the genitals, abdomesn and inner thighs of adults

Question 5

Management of molluscum contagiosm?

Answer 5

Self limiting over a period of months to years
But lesions can be removed by scraping or freezing
Topical meds used to remove warts can be used so Topical salucylic acid bazuka but not licensed so not OTC

Question 6

Noticible symptoms of slapped cheek syndrome (fifth disease) ?

Answer 6

Red rash on cheeks

Also rash on arms, spread to torso down to thighs

Question 7

Management of slapped cheek syndrome?

Answer 7

Self limited so self help

Question 8

Skin condition where blisters or ulcers in mouth and develop spots of blisters on hands, soles of the feet, buttocks, knees or elbows
Usually not itchy

Answer 8

Hand foot and mouth disease

Coxsackie

Question 9

Management of hand foot and mouth disease?

Answer 9

Self limited after 10daysish

Question 10

Signs of measles?

Answer 10

A red blotchy rash that isn’t itchy spreads from face and behind ears, before spreading to rest of body which last about a week before fading

Question 11

Management of measles?

Answer 11

Self limiting though very unpleasant

Question 12

What’s the skin condition where pink itchy rash starts from behind the ears then spreads to face, neck and upper part of the body?

Answer 12

Rubella

Also swollen glands

Question 13

Management of rubella?

Answer 13

Self limiting

Question 14

What is Lyme disease?

Answer 14

A bacterial infection that can spread to humans by infected ticks
Usually easier to treat if its diagnosed early

Question 15

Symptoms of Lyme disease?

Answer 15

Circular red skin rash around a tick bite
Can appear up to 3 months after being bitten and usually lasts for several weeks
Most Rashes appear within the first 4wks

Flu like symptoms