Treating a smooth skin surface with systemic therapy

Question 1

A non-scaling, smooth surface indicates what?

Answer 1

1. Systemic inflammation
2. Originating in or around the vasculature of the skin

Question 2

How should a non-scaling, smooth surface rash be treated?

Answer 2

With systemic therapy

Question 3

Four common smooth skin conditions:

Answer 3

1. Urticaria
2. Erysipelas
3. Viral or bacterial toxin exanthema
4. Drug eruptions

Question 4

Rx of urticaria:

Answer 4

1. Antihistamine
2. And / or steroid

Question 5

Rx of urticaria:

Answer 5

1. Antihistamine
2. And / or steroid

Question 6

What is Erysipelas?

Answer 6

1. Potentially serious bacterial infection of the skin
2. Known as St. Anthony’s fire
3. Due to the intense rash

Question 7

What are the fts. of a viral or bacterial toxin-related exanthema?

Answer 7

1. Widespread rash
2. Accompanied by systemic symptoms - fever, H/A, & malaise

Question 8

Rx of viral exanthema:

Answer 8

1. Short-lived
2. Spontaneous resolution
3. Sx Rx - paracetamol/ oral antihistamine

Question 9

Rx Lyme disease:

Answer 9

Systemic Abx

Question 10

Rx drug eruption:

Answer 10

Immediately stop taking all drugs