Lumps and bumps

Question 1

Sebaceous cyst

Answer 1

1. Soft - firm, benign
2. Attached to skin
3. Lump + KERATIN PUNCTUM
4. Excision if required

Question 2

Wart mx

Answer 2

HPV infection
1. Salicyclic acid oint
2. Podophyllotoxin - anogenital warts
3. 5-FU - resistant warts
4. Cryotherapy- CO2/liquid Nitrogen*

Question 3

Molluscum contageosum

Answer 3

1. Pox virus
2. School going
3. Pearly white, central UMBLICATION
4. Spreads - avoid using bath/pool
5. Self limiting: 12-18months
6. Liquid nitrogen f/b dry dressing x2wks
7. Podophyllotoxin
8. Trichloroacetic acid
9. Imiquimod
10. Curettage, diathermy, electrocautery