Skin Infections Flashcards
Define the Ws in WWWOOOT to ask
What’s the cause, where is it, when did it show up
What are the Os in WWWOOOT to ask
Other symptoms? Other medical conditions? Other family members affected?
T in WWWOOOT?
Travel
Which fungi - dermatophytes or candida - will not grow in mucosal areas?
Dermatophytes - e.g. tinea
Describe the appearance of tinea corporis- ring worm
Ring - curved shape with a definite edge. Will have raised borders and a clear centre.
Refer if large area or multiple rings
Referral for tinea pedis?
Atheletes foot
Refer if blisters are present
Why are gels preferred for tinea cruris/ jocks itch?
Because gels are better able to penetrate in hairy areas
How to differentiate dandruff from tinea capitis?
Hair loss is present in tinea capitis / cradle cap
What is tinea unguium?
A fungal nail infection.
Topical Tx = 6-12 months (need to keep going until infection grows out)
Oral Tx = 6-12 weeks
Pityriasis vericolour is a yeast infection that results in? More common in ..?
Results in either hyper or hypo pigmentation in skin
Usually asymptomatic
More common in adults that sweat a lot
Non-pharmacological advice for fungal infections?
Keep area clean and dry, don’t share towels, avoid scratching, wear shoes in shower
Which is fungicidal - azoles like miconazole or allylamines like terbinafine?
Terbinafine
Which condition is caused by herpes simplex virus (hsv)?
Cold sores
Tx for herpes simplex virus?
Topical aciclovir 5 times a day or
Oral famciclovir 1500mg once off
Herpes zoster causes what?
Shingles
