3: Hair and Nail Flashcards
1
Q
How are subungual hematomas treated (2)?
A
- Drain the blister
2. Leave to self-heal
2
Q
How is alopecia areata treated?
A
Steroids
3
Q
Should alopecia be referred to derm or treated in primary office?
A
Refer to derm.
4
Q
With hair loss, what 2 things would you review?
A
- Hormone levels
2. Family hx
5
Q
Common nail infx that is hot, red, tender, and painful.
A
Paronychia
6
Q
An inflammatory condition of the nails.
A
Psoriasis
7
Q
How is paronychia treated (2)?
A
- Systemic ABX
2. Soaks
8
Q
Blood blister of the nail caused by trauma.
A
Subungual Hematoma
9
Q
Name 3 infections of the nails.
A
- Paronychia (soft tissue infx)
- Onychomycosis (fungal infx of nail)
- Digital myxoid cyst (benign ganglion cysts of the digits)
