Crash Course Flashcards
What is the other name for canker sores
Apthous Stomatitis
What is the primary difference of location between apthous stomatitis and herpes
AS is typically inside the mouth while herpes is usually outside mouth/on lips
Ideal timeframe to begin treatment for oral herpes
48-72 hours
What is a chronic form of apthous stomatitis?
chronic ulcerative stomatitis (CUS)
What causes chronic ulcerative stomatitis
it is an autoimmune disorder but can be caused by lichen planis
What is the difference between CUS and apthous stomatitis
CUS lesions are larger in size and number and can take weeks to months to resolve
How to treat CUS
oral steroids and hydroxyfluroquin
What is keratosis pilaris commonly called
“chicken skin”
How to treat keratosis pilaris
emollients and moisturizers
(this condition is commonly outgrown)
What is the classic look of impetigo?
Honey crusted or yellow tinged lesions
What are the two most common bacterial causes of impetigo?
-Strep pyogenes
-Staph aureus
How to treat bollous impetigo
must have oral abx (keflex, dicloxacillin, doxy)
How to treat non-bollous impetigo
topical mupuricin ointment (bactroban)
What has a classic “christmas tree” pattern with a “herald patch”
Pityriasis rosea
Treatment for pityrasis rosea?
it usually self resolves
What does a brown recluse spider bite look like
-Deep purple spot with white halo around it
-VERY tender
How to treat rocky mountain spotted feaver
doxycycline
(even if pregnant or a kid)
When/where does the rash develop after a bite in rocky mt spotted fever
Starts 3-5 days after initial s/s and starts on palms and soles initially
What is erythema migrans
lyme disease
What does the rash of erythema migrans look like
“bulls eye” lesion
How to treat erythema migrans or lyme disease
1st- doxycycline
2nd- amoxicillin if pregnant or allergy to doxy
What is the other name for measles
Rubeola
What are the three distinguishing signs or symptoms of rubeola (measles)
“The three C’s”
-Cough
-congestion
-conjnctivitis
When does the rash develop in rubeola (measles)
3-5 days after the “3 C’s”