Dermatology

Question 1

What is the management of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Answer 1

Management:

1st line- oral aciclovir + oral prednislone

Question 2

What is the management for athletes foot?
b) management for fungal nail infection

Answer 2

1st line- topical anti-fungal cream (imidazole) or oral terbinafine

b) fungal nail infection; 1st line- oral terbinafine

Question 3

What are the main skin features which indicates an acne dermatology referral

Answer 3

-scarring

-hyper-pigmentation

-widespread pustules

Question 4

What is the difference between Steven Johnson Syndrome & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis?

Answer 4

Steven Johnson Syndrome:
Effects <10%

Toxic Epidermal Necrolyisis
>30%, usually nikolosky sign positive

Question 5

What are the rules for returning to school with Chickenpox?

Answer 5

-wait until all lesions have crusted over

Question 6

What are the rules for returning to school with Measles

Answer 6

Stay off for least 4 days after rash appears

Question 7

What are the rules for returning to school with Scarlett Fever

Answer 7

Stay off School until been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours

Question 8

What are the rules for returning to school with Impetigo

Answer 8

stay off until lesions are crusted/healed or 48 hours after starting antibiotics.