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Integumentary Flashcards

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Diagnosis: Skin biopsy, visual exam
Treatment: Cortisone or hydrocortisone cream, medical shampoo, antifungal medications, corticosteroids

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Contact Dermatitis

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Diagnosis: Visual exam, patient reports of itching, burning or stinging
Treatment: Corticosteroids, antihistamines, cleansing the skin after contact with irritant

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Atopic Dermatitis(Eczema)

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Diagnosis: Visual Exam, Medical History
Treatment: Skin moisturizers, sunlight therapy, vitamin D or calcipotriene, cortisone, anti-inflammatory agents, antibiotics, immunomodulators

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Urticaria

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Diagnosis: Visual exam, medical history, sensitivity test, blood tests
Treatment: Removal of antigen factor, antihistamines, epinephrine, corticosteroids, prednisone/methylprednisone

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Psoriasis

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Diagnosis: Visual exam
Treatment: Salicylic acid, coal tar, corticosteroids, antiproliferatics, phototherapy, immunosuppressants, immunomodulators, monoclonal antibodies, moisten and lubricate skin; Goal is to reduce inflammation and slow rapid growth of skin cells

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Rosacea

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Diagnosis: Visual Exam
Treatment: Antibiotics, Vitamin A derivatives, laser surgery, mainly symptomatic treatment(azelaic acid, metronidazole cream), avoiding certain triggers(sunlight, hard exercise, extreme heat or cold, spicy foods, hot drinks, and alcohol

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Acne vulgaris

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Diagnosis: Visual Exam
Treatment: Antibiotics, Vitamin A derivatives, benzoyl peroxide, hormone therapy, Accutane, estrogen,

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Herpes Zoster(Shingles)

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Diagnosis: Visual exam
Treatment: Analgesics, mild tranquilizers or sedatives, antipruritics, steroids(methylprednisolone, prednisone, betamethasone), Acyclovir, antiviral agents, antibiotics, vaccine

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Impetigo

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Diagnosis: Visual exam, culture
Treatment: Antibiotics, mupirocin, penicillin, cephalexin, erythromycin, dicloxacillin

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Furuncles/Carbuncles

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Diagnosis: Visual exam, culture
Treatment: Surgical incision and drainage, antibiotics(Keflex, dicloxacilin), hot presses

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Cellulitis

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Diagnosis: Visual exam, culture
Treatment: Immobilize and elevate affected limb, cool Epsom Salt press, warm press, antibiotic(penicillin)

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Dermaphytosis(Tinea)

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Diagnosis: Signs and symptoms
Treatment: Antifungal medications

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Decubitus Ulcers

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Diagnosis: Visual examination, culture, sensitivity testing, blood test
Treatment: Gelatin sponges, granulated sugar, karaya gum patches, antiseptic irrigations, debriding agents, and antibiotics

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Scabies and Pediculosis

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Diagnosis: Visual exam, biopsy
Treatment: Removal of lice and mites, special shampoo

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Non Melanoma Skin Cancer

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Diagnosis: Visual exam, biopsy
Treatment: Mohs surgery, surgical excision, cryosurgery, electrodessication, curettage, radiation therapy, drug therapy(5 fluorouracil, other chemotoxic agents), Nutritional supplements(vitamins A, C, E, zinc)

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Malignant Melanoma

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Diagnosis: Visual exam, biopsy
Treatment: Surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy

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Albinism

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Diagnosis: Visual examination, genetic testing
Treatment: Eye treatment, UV protection

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Vitiligo

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Diagnosis: Visual Exam
Treatment: Repigmentation agents, UV light treatment, depigmentation, sunscreen, cosmetics

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Melasma(Chloasma)

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Diagnosis: Visual Exam
Treatment: Corticosteroids, depigmentation agents, Vitamin A derivatives

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Hemangiomas

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Diagnosis: Visual exam, biopsy
Treatment: Laser therapy, corticosteroids, surgical excision

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Abnormal Suntan

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Diagnosis: Visual exam
Treatment: Treatment according to the disease

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Alopecia(Baldness)

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Diagnosis: Visual exam
Treatment: Treat underlying diseases(Rogaine preparation, Propecia), hair transplant

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Folliculitis

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Diagnosis: Visual Exam, culture
Treatment: Antiseptics(Betadine), antibiotics(erythromycin, cephalexin), topical cleansers

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Corns and Calluses

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Diagnosis: Visual exam
Treatment: Pads, sponge rings, chemical agents, pumice rubbing

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Verrucae(Warts)

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Diagnosis: Visual exam
Treatment: Electrocautery, cryosurgery, laser surgery, plasters, creams, most disappear on their own

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Deformed/Discolored Nails

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Diagnosis: Visual Exam
Treatment: Treating underlying disease or illness, Lamisil cream for fungal infections, removal of nail

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Paronychia

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Diagnosis: Physical exam, medical history
Treatment: Antibiotics, Antifungal medicine(Penlac)

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