Dermatology Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is Nikolsky’s sign?
The appearance of blisters and erosions when the skin is rubbed gently
What are the common drug causes of SJS?
penicillin
sulphonamides
lamotrigine, carbamazepine, phenytoin
allopurinol
NSAIDs
oral contraceptive pill
What is the first-line management of TEM?
Supportive care - ICU
IV Immunoglobulin
What is the first-line management for pyoderma gangrenosum?
Oral prednisolone
What is a Salmon Patch?
A vascular birthmark - a flat vascular lesion typically affecting the nape of the neck.
Which drugs can exacerbate plaque psoriasis?
Beta-blockers, lithium, antimalarials, NSAIDs and ACE inhibitors
What is the most common effect of isoretinoin?
Dry skin
What is the first-line management for Pityriasis versicolor?
Topical ketoconazole
What is the characteristic presentation of Pityriasis versicolor?
Hypo or hyperpigmented scaly macules and patches on the trunk and proximal extremities.
What is the first-line management for non-bullous impetigo?
Hydrogen peroxide cream 1%
What topical ABx cream is indicated in bullous impetigo?
Topical fusidic acid/topical mupirocin
How long should children be excluded from school for with diagnosed impetigo?
Until all lesions are crusted and healed OR 48 hours after commencing ABx management.
What is onycholysis?
Separation of the nail from the nail bed.
What is the first-line management of Scabies?
Permethrin 5% (All household and close physical contacts should be treated at the same tmie)
What is the first common symptom for rosacea?
Flushing
What is the management of moderate-to-severe rosacea (with papules or pustules)?
Combination of topical ivermectin and oral doxycycline
What is the first-line management of rosacea with predominant erythema/flushing?
Topical brimonidine gel
What is the NICE recommended first-line management for plaque psorasis?
8 weeks (Maximum) or vitamin D analogue and a potent corticosteroid
(Apply separately, one in the morning and the other in the evening).
What virus is responsible for molluscum contagiosum?
Poxviridae
What is the characteristic skin presentation of molluscum contagiosum?
Characteristic pinkish or pearly white papules with a central umbilication - up to 5mm in diameter.
What is the first-line management for facial hirsutism?
Elfornithine (Topical)
What is milia?
Small, benign, keratin-filled cysts that typically appear around the face
Most common in newborns.
What is the first line management for Shingles?
Antivirals within 72 hours of presentation
Paracetamol and NSAIDs
What type of rash is associated with guttae psoarsis?
Tear drop papules
