skin infections

Question 1

herpes simplex virus 1 + 2

Answer 1

painful oral or genital, single or grouped vesicles, recurrence in a similar spot, transmitted by respiratory droplets

Question 2

herpes zoster (shingles)

Answer 2

linear distribution of grouped vesicles and pustules on erythematous base resembling chixpox

Question 3

plantar warts

Answer 3

caused by HPV, on the bottom surface of foot, painful w/ pressure, cone-shaped w/ black dots

Question 4

verruca vulgaris

Answer 4

caused by HPV, flesh colored papule on epidermis

Question 5

carbuncle

Answer 5

multiple, interconnecting furuncles

Question 6

cellulitis

Answer 6

inflammation of subq tissue, Staph aureus and streptococci, deep inflammation
hot tender erythematous and edematous area w. diffused border (untreated-> gangrene)

Question 7

erysipelas

Answer 7

superficial cellulitis on dermis, red hot sharply demarcated plaque (face and extremities)

Question 8

folliculitis

Answer 8

usually staph, areas w/ friction, moisture, rubbing, or oil

small pustule at hair follicle w/ minimal erythema- will crust

Question 9

furuncle

Answer 9

deep infection of staph around hair follicle, associated w/ severe acne or seborrheic dermatitis
tender, erythematous, painful, draining pus, necrotic debris

Question 10

furunculosis

Answer 10

many furuncles

Question 11

impetigo

Answer 11

thick honey colored crust

Question 12

basal cell carcinoma

Answer 12

depression in center or erythematous and pearly

Question 13

squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 13

thin, scaley, erythematous, progresses to have film nodules and scales or horn-like

Question 14

dysplastic nevi

Answer 14

greater than 5mm, irregular borders, various shades of color

Question 15

psoriasis

Answer 15

silvery scaly plaques