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*Lichen Planus diagnosis is '''clinical, but a punch biopsy of prominent lesion can be sent to confirm''', presents with purple, polygonal, pruritic, papules and plaques, sometimes with '''Wickham striae'''. | *Lichen Planus diagnosis is '''clinical, but a punch biopsy of prominent lesion can be sent to confirm''', presents with purple, polygonal, pruritic, papules and plaques, sometimes with '''Wickham striae'''. | ||
*Treatment of shingles is with '''seven days of oral valacyclovir'''. | *Treatment of shingles is with '''seven days of oral valacyclovir'''. | ||
| + | *Herpes zoster is non-infectious when all the vesicles have crusted over. Patients should cover the lesions when in public to avoid spreading. | ||
Revision as of 19:30, 12 January 2023
Acne
| Acne Type | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Comedonal | Topical retinoids |
| Inflammatory | Topical retinoids + Benzoyl peroxide > Topical antibiotics > Oral antibiotics |
| Nodulocystic | Topical retinoids + Benzoyl peroxide + Topical antibiotics > add Oral antibiotics > Oral isotretinoin |
Missed Concepts
- Doxycycline can cause photosensitivity
- Lichen Planus diagnosis is clinical, but a punch biopsy of prominent lesion can be sent to confirm, presents with purple, polygonal, pruritic, papules and plaques, sometimes with Wickham striae.
- Treatment of shingles is with seven days of oral valacyclovir.
- Herpes zoster is non-infectious when all the vesicles have crusted over. Patients should cover the lesions when in public to avoid spreading.