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4 common viral skin infections

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  1. herpes simplex;
  2. herpes zoester/shingles;
  3. viral warts;
  4. molluscum contagiosum
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who might get multi-dermal shingles

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immunocompromised; diabetes; elderly

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herpes simplex usual presentation

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cold sore (around mucosa e.g. mouth, genitals); grouped vesicles on erythmatous base; severe pain; often recurrent in same dermatoses (location)

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treatments for herpes simplex

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topical acyclovir (delicate areas e.g. eyelinds); systemic acyclovir (200mg,5x a day, 5 days)

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herpes simplex prophylaxis

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acyclovir 200mg TDS for 6-12mo

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when is prophylaxis given for herpes simplex

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recurrent episodes (>2 per year)

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where does HSV lie dormant

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sensory ganglia

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what can occur in those who have eczema herpeticum (infected eczema) post treatment

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flare up

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what can be given alongside to reduce eczema flare up

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steroids

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erythema multiforma classic presentation

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red, raised circles - secondary to infection/drugs

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shingles presentation

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usually dermatomal/ band like pattern - pain; grouped vesicles on erythematous base -> crusting; malaise; fever; Hx of past shingles of chicken pox

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why are herpes simplex/zoesta confined to dermatomes usually

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they lie dormant in the ganglia of sensory neruons and so affect which ever dermatome is innervated by the nerve

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herpes zoester treatment

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analgesics; acylovir

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3 complications of herpes zoster

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post-herpetic neuralgia; cranial nerve syndromes - ramsey hunt syndrome (CN VII), optic involvement (CN II)

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what HPV subtypes can cause cancers

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16, 18

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what HPV subtypes can cause genital warts

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6, 11

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warts presentation

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very variable - may be crusted, hyperkeratotic or can be flat, flesh coloured papule, plaque studded with small black dots (thrombosed capillaries); single or multiple present

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treatment for warts

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no treatment - self limiting (some quickly, some take longer); topical salicylic acid post filing down; cryotherapy

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why is filing down a wart beneficial

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microtrauma (esp if bleeds) caused allows for stimulaiton of inflammatory response and for penetration of salicylic acid to root of wart

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when should a wart be biopsied

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rapidly growing, painful, bleeding

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what is molluscum contagiosum

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a benign pox virus commonly seen in children or on genital skin

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molluscum contagiosum presentation

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“pearly papule” with umbilication; often multiple; contain keratotic plug

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how is molluscum contagiosum transmited

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skin to skin contact - advise to reduce contact with others

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5 bacterial skin infections

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  1. impetigo;
  2. follicultitis/furanculosis;
  3. ecthyma;
  4. erysipelas/cellulitis;
  5. necrotising facitis
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necrotising fascitis treatment
emergency - call surgeon for debridement, IV Abx
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what organisms cause impetigo
S.aureus; S.pyogenes
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impetigo presentation
classicaly a yellow/golden crust to the area; NO visible vesicles;
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what is bullous impetigo
impetigo with large pus filled blisters that can rapidly spread -> can grow cultures to confirm
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when is Abx given for bullous impetigo
systemically unwell, usually a B-lactam
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what can be given as treatment for bullous impetigo
topical abx - mupirocin
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what is folliculitis
inflammation of hair follicles
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what organisms cause folliculitis
S.aureus; P.aeruginosa
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where might p.aeruginosa causing folliculitis be acquired from
hot tub/ pool - wet environment
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folliculitis vs furunculosis vs carbunculosis
folliculitis - pustules furinculosis - nodules, purulent discharge, tender carbunculosis - larger and deeper inflammaotry nodules with purulent drainage -> plastic surgeon may be needed
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treatment for furunculosis
topical Abx - 1% clindamycin OR 2% erythromycin; or incision and drainage
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what is ecthyma
deep infection of the skin - down to dermis (usually deeper than cellulitis)
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what organisms cause ectyma (2)
S.aureus; S.pyogenes
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ecthyma presentation
vesicles/bullae that progress to punched-out ulcerations with adherent crust -> heals w scaring
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echyma treatment
oral antistaphylococcal abx (flucoxacillin)
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cellulitis presentation
UNILATERAL, red ,hot, swollen (leg), ill-defined
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what is erysipelas
a superficial form of cellulitis - tender and well defined
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how is cellulitis treated
abx - B-lactams
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what can cause nectrotizing fascitis
S.pyogens; group B/C streptococci; clostridium perfringens
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symptoms of necrotising fascitits (6)
1. severe pain unresponsive to analgesia; 2. erythema; skin becomes dusky; 3. formation of bullae followed by necrosis; 4. gangrene; 5. fever; 6. systemic toxicity
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3 parasitic skin infections
1. scabies; 2. leishmaniasis 3. cutaneous larva migrans
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what is scabies
an infection of the skin caused by S.scabiei burrowing into the epidermis; transmitted by skin-skin contact
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scabies symptoms (4)
1. intense itching especially at night; 2. involvement of the finger webs, wrists, elbows, armpits, lower buttocks, thighs etc. 3. vesicles, papules, pustules 4. burrows
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how to diagnoses scabies
look for mites/eggs in a skin scraping sample
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treatment for scabies
treat ALL family member/close contacts - permethrin; repeat after 7 days
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what is the vector for leishaniasis and where is it normally seen
sand fly; often seen in south america
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leishmaniasis presentation
skin lesions with erythema, inflammation, ulceration; depends on type - if mucocutaneos then lesions of nasal/oral mucosa; if Diffuse Cutaneous - multiple deep skin lesions
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treatment of leishmaniasis
amphotericin B
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what is cutaneous larva migrans
larva of cat or dog hookworm
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presentation of cutaneous larva migrans
cutaneous erythmatous erruption confined to skin of feet, arms or buttocks; rash may be seen moving slowly (movement of the parasite); Hx of walking barefoot abroad (brazil)
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treatment of cutaneous larva migrans
antifungals - thiabendazole, albendazole, mebendazole etc.
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6 fungal infections of the skin
1. tinea corporis 2. tinea capitis 3. tinea pedis 4. tinea cruris 5. candidal intertrigo 6. pitytiasis versicolor
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what is tinea
infectious disease of the skin caused by fungi
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tinea general presentation
peripheral scaling discoid lesions; itch
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tinea treatment
topical anti-fungals e.g. miconazole, clotrimazole; sytemic antifungals for nails or scalp involvement e.g. terbinafine
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what is seen in tinea under a microscope and with wood's light
micro - branching hyphae wood's light - green fluorescence
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what is candidal intertrigo
a superficial mycotic infection of the skin that affects moist occluded skin folds (e.g. under breasts, obese folds); yeast
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candidal intertrigo presentation
erythematous macerated patch with satellite macules of pustules extending beyond the flexure; may be itchy or painful
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what is a macule
a flat, distinct, discolored area of skin
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candidal intertrigo treatment
1. topical antifungals e.g. clotrimazole, terbinafine; 2. antifungal + weak steroid e.g. daktacort; 3. keep area dry; 4. weight loss
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what is pityriasis versicolor
a fungal (yeast) skin infection
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pityriasis versicolor presentation
fine scaly, well-demarcated, hypopigmented or hyperpigmented plaques (area of skin slightly raised)
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pityriasis versicolor treatment
1. selenium sulfide shampoo or kertoconazole shampoo (lather hair then allow it to wash down the body), may be lifelong treatment; 2. antifungal with weak steroid (daktacort) 3. if resistant then oral antifungals (usually immunocomprismised e.g. HIV)

2A week 3 - eczema, psoriasis and infections (6 decks)

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