Dermatology

what are S&S of varicella/chickenpox?

malaise, fever, HA, first appears on trunk then face and extremities

what is treu of the spots of chickenpox?

macropapules first then vesciles then prustules finally crusting

what are the S&S of rubeola/measles?

104-105 fever and koplick spots on mouth

what is true of the rash with measles?

appears on the face first then goes to trunk and extremities

what are the S&S of rubella/german measles?

pink rash on the face that speads to trunk and extremities in 2-3 days

what is the treatment for rubella?

vaccination, manage symptoms

what are the S&S of roseola?

infants 8-18 months, high fever and macular rash on trunk

what is the tretament for roseola?

fluids and manage the fever

what is true of eczema?

they have itching on face, neck, uer trunk, hands and wrists, knees and elbows

what is true of psoriasis?

silvery sclaes or red plaques on scalp and extensor surfaces of extremities (pitting nails)

what is seborrheic dermatitis?

dry or oily yellow scaling of scalp, eyebrows and body folds

what is pityriasis rosea?

oval shaped scaly eruptions

what are S&S of SLE?

malar erythema, rash, hair loss, oral ulcers

what are S&S of scleroderma?

edematous thickening of skin

what are symptoms of malignant melanoma?

ABCDs

what is the treatment for melanoma?

surgical removal, chemo/radiation

what are the S&S of basal cell carcinoma?

pearly or. translucent papules in center

what is the treatment for basal cell carcinoma?

surgical removal

what are the S&S of squamous cell carcinoma?

small, red, hard ulcerating nodules

what are the S&S of erythema infectiosum?

children 5-15, rash on face and body, fever, HA, body aches and sore throat, common cold symptoms, diarrhea and nausea, joint pain

what are the S&S of scabies?

intense itching, red dot rash, burrows

what causes scabies?

water related infection with mite sarcoptes scabiei

what is the treatment for scabies?

prescription cream to kill mites, wash all clothing and such in hot water

what are the S&S of necrotizing fasciitis?

severe pain, red or purple skin necrosis, flu symptoms

what is the cause of necrotizing fasciitis?

bacteria entering the skin through a break in the skin

what is the treatment for necrotizing fasciitis?

antibiotics and surgery to remove damaged tissue

what are the S&S dermatitis herpetiformis/duhring’s disease?

itchy water filled blisters on elbows, knees, glutes back and scalp

what is the treatment for herpetiformis/duhring’s disease?

gluten free diet and antibacterials to suppress skin response

what is tinea versicolor?

cutaneous fungal infection affecting people in warm enviroments

what are the S&S tinea versicolor?

white/pinkish skin spots with well defined borders

what are the S&S of Molluscum Contagiosum/MCV-2?

flesh colored, dome shaped lesions 1-5 mm in diameter that leads to eczema

what is the treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum/MCV-2?

self resolving in 6 months to 1 year

what is atopic dermatitis?

non-contagious pruritic inflammatory form of eczema

what are the S&S of atopic dermatitis?

inflamed, itchy, red swollen and cracked skin occurs with hay fever or asthma

what is the treatment for atopic dermatitis?

antihistamines and corticosteroid creams

what is contact dermatitis?

localized rash after exposure to allergen or irritant