Specials Flashcards
What % of children with eczema will develop asthma?
1/3
PS Eczema (7)
Itching *** Erythema Dryness + scaling Vesicles/blisters Pain, bleeding, weeping Skin fissures Lichenification
Causes of eczema exacerbation (5)
Bacterial/viral infection Ingestion of allergen Contact w/ allergen/irritant Enviro - heat/humidity Stress
Ix eczema (3)
Usually clinical alone
Skin prick
IgE blood test
Mx eczema (6)
Avoid irritants/precipitants Emollients TO corticosteroids Immunomodulators Bandaging ABx if infected
Emollient regime eczema
Moisten + soften skin
Apply 2x day after bath
Rash for Eczema herpeticum (3)
Monomorphic
Erythematous vesicles
Crusting
Tx Eczema herpeticum (2)
Systemic aciclovir
TO steroids
Emollients
What must you do if you think a child has Impetigo?
Swab to find out cause
causes of impetigo
staph aureus
strep
Mx impetigo if localised
TO antiseptic ABX
Soak off w/ soap + water
Do not attend school
Mx impetigo if extensive
Systemic ABX (fluclox 10 days)
Soak off w/ soap + water
Do not attend school
What is scalded skin syndrome due to?
Staphy toxins
Mx scalded skin syndrome? (4)
IV ABx
Fl
Analgesia
Emollients
Causes acute urticaria (2)
Exposure allergen
Viral infection
Causes chronic urticaria (6)
Physical - cold/heat Water Sweating Exercise C1-esterase inhibitor def Aspirin/NSAIDs
Tx urticaria
Non-sedating antihistamines
Where does candida infection usually occur?
Skin flexures
Mx candida
TO antifungals - nystatin/fluconazole
How long before puberty can acne begin?
1-2 years before
Mx acne (topical)
BPO
TO Abx
TO retinoids
Mx acne (systemic)
PO ABx - tetracycline (if >12) / erythromycin
Isotretinoin
Appearance erythema multiforme
Target lesions
3 colours in each
Causes erythema multiforme (4)
HSV
Mycoplasma
Dx reactions
Idiopathic
Appearance erythema nodosum
Hot + tender nodules on legs
Assoc fever + arthralgia
Causes erythema nodosum (4)
Strep
TB
IBD
Dx
Mx erythema nodosum
NSAIDs
Tx underlying conditions
PS Headlice (3)
Pruritis scalp
Eggs/nits in hair
Redness/excoriated papules on scalp/neck
Tx Head lice (3)
Fine combing
Malathion/permethrin
Check hair regularly
What is the most common type of psoriatic lesion in children
Guttate