Skin Changes Flashcards
What are 2 viruses that can cause vesicular rashes?
Herpesvirus 1 and 2
Herpes Zoster
Herpes Zoster infection can cause vesicular rashes. What are the 2 types?
Varicella rash
Zoster rash
Describe the Varicella rash seen with Herpes Zoster infection
- Papular
- Vesicular
- Pustule
- Crust
= ALL appear at once
Describe the Zoster rash seen with Herpes Zoster infection
Eruption of vesicles in a dermatomal distribution with pain
What are the symptoms of meningitis?
Fever Headache Stiff neck/back Vomiting and delirium - Petechial rash
Describe the CSF with meningitis
Purulent CSF (+) for Gram (-) intra and extracellular diplococci
What is a possible complication of meningococcal infection?
DIC - purpura fulminans
What is purpura fulminans?
DIC associated skin findings after Meningococcal infection
Seborrheic Keratosis
Brown/Black papules/plaques
- BENIGN
Benign brown/black papules/plaques
Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic Keratosis is common in what age group?
Older adults
Is treatment needed for Seborrheic Keratosis?
NO - may be confused with melanomas
Actinic Keratosis
Pinkish macules/papules that occur on sun-exposed parts of the body
What are the symptoms of Actinic Keratosis?
Pinkish macules/papules that are tender and feel like sandpaper
Actinic Keratosis is considered premalignant. What will you likely develop?
Squamous cell carcinoma
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dry scales common on scalp, face, eyelids, genitals and skin folds
Dry scales common on scalp, face, eyelids, genitals and skin folds
Seborrheic Dermatitis
What patient population often gets Seborrheic Dermatitis?
Parkinson’s and HIV patients
What is the most common cutaneous malignancy?
Basal cell cutaneous carcinoma
Basal cell cutaneous carcinomas often look like ____ with a history of _____
Pearly papule
- History of bleeding
Squamous cell cutaneous carcinomas often look like ____
Warty nodule
Which has a higher rate of metastasis - basal or squamous cell carcinoma?
Squamous cell cutaneous carcinoma
What types of people are at higher risk for basal cell and squamous cell cutaneous carcinomas?
Fair skinned person with history of sun exposure or organ transplant
Pearly papule with a history of bleeding?
Basal cell cutaneous carcinoma