Term
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Definition
lithium
oral contraceptives
accutane...at start
testosterone |
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Term
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Definition
most common in adolescents
refer all except those with mild form
Tx topical and systemic antibiotics
topical and systemic comedolytics |
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Term
| Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) |
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Definition
common in pts with other allergies
Dry skin with raised patches
TX topical emollients, corticosteroids
oral antihistamine for itching |
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Term
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Definition
adult acne
TX avoid triggers (cold weather and sun)
topical and systemics antibiotics
topical retinoids, laser surgery |
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Term
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Definition
Immune Related DO
Red and silver plaque lesions
Tx emollients
topical coritcosteriods and immunosuppressants.
phototherapy |
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Term
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Definition
increases subacious gland activity
common in elderly along hair line/scalp
Tx with otc karatoclytics and cytostatic agents
topical corticosteroids
*more common in cold |
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Term
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Definition
delayed hypersensitivity
local flareup of exposed area
pruritis---itching
TX remove allergan, topical corticosteriods
oral antihistamine |
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Term
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Definition
infection near a break in the skin
RED WARM SWOLLEN
refer to pcp
Tx oral antibiotics
if sever use iv antiobiotics |
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Term
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Definition
CONTAGOUS
topical staph infection
most common in children->crusty lesions
direct spreading
refer to PCP
easily treated with oral AB |
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Term
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Definition
common in moist humid areas
if No Fever tx w/ topical antifungal and dry area
if fever-->refer |
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Term
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Definition
Athletes foot
spread in pools and showers
moist environments promote growth
dermatophyte infection
Tx with topical antifungals..must be compliant or reoccurance |
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Term
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Definition
Body ring worm
spread at day care
hot/humid environments promote growth
small circular red scaly areas
Tx topical antifungals |
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Term
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Definition
Head Lice
Children 3-12yo
scalp redness and scaling
pruritus (itching)
Tx permethrin
malathion
oral ivermectin |
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Term
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Definition
parasitic
in children and adolescents, LTCF (long term care facilities)
raised lines caused by mites burrowing under skin
extreme itching
TX: same way as lice
permethrin, oral ivermectin, pesticide |
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Term
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Definition
shingles
over 40yo
triggers: stress, old age, immunosupress
extreme pain along dermatome
tender red papules--> scabs
viral infection: painful--neurophathy
Tx: valacyclovir and famcicloir
manage acute pain and postherptic neuralgia
cant spread if scratched.
can lead to secondary infection
on one side of body or the other
painful rash |
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Term
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Definition
highest risk in australia
basal cell carcinoma (most)
squamous cell carcinoma (sun exposed)
Melanoma(most deadly)
tx remove lesion
chemo/radiation |
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Term
| basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma |
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Definition
| pg 13 ...punctural regular shaped |
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Term
|
Definition
irregular shaped
dark and can show up anywhere with higher prevelence to sun exposed skin |
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Term
|
Definition
Dry skins
fall and winter
feet lower legs, hands elbows face
rough dry sales and cracks
itching |
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Term
| whose at risk for xerosis |
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Definition
elderly
decreased sweat and sebaceous glands
very warm environments
frequent bathers |
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Term
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Definition
emollients
1st line for itching and restores barrier and skin function
alter bathing habits--luke warm water |
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Term
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Definition
bath 3 times a week
with 3-5 degrees above temp water
for 3-5 minutes
pat dry and apply emollients within 3 min
apply at tid |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
menthol and camphor
cause cooling
promoxine
local anesthetic
hydrocortisone
anti inflammatory |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammatory process of the epidermis and dermis |
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