Derm CE 1 Flashcards
macule
non raised - flat change in skin with a color change
honey crusted
impetigo
impetigo is usually caused by
2
staph or strep bacteria
impetigo
acute, highly contagious infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis
acute, highly contagious infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis
impetigo
impetigo is most common in who
children 2-5 years old
impetigo - prevention
hand washing; don’t return to school until 48 hours on abx of until opens areas or blisters have crusted over
when there is pus - what is first line treatment
I&D
when you see purulent, think what
MRSA
folliculitis
inflammation around the hair follicles
large area folliculitis tx
oral cephalexin/Keflex due to size of area and severity of condition
folliculitis classic presentation
follicular pustules and/or papules
folliculitis - etiology
staph (gram positive)
cellulitis w/o purulence - think
MSSA
cellulitis w/o purulence (MSSA) - treat
3
cephalexin, cefadroxil, clindamycin