Difference between revisions of "Dermatology"
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| − | =Acne= | + | =Derm Terms= |
| + | =Atopic Dermatitis= | ||
| + | *H&P: Eczema in infants is more common on '''extensor''' surfaces, in children/adults it is predominantly on '''flexor''' surfaces. | ||
| + | *Dx: | ||
| + | *Tx: Prognosis for childhood eczema is '''good, with most patients having complete resolution by adulthood.''' | ||
| + | =Contact Dermatitis= | ||
| + | =Psoriasis= | ||
| + | =Erythema Nodosum= | ||
| + | =Rosacea= | ||
| + | =Erythema Multiforme= | ||
| + | =Pemphigus Vulgaris= | ||
| + | =Bullous Pemphigoid= | ||
| + | =Acne Vulgaris= | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+ Treatment of Acne Subtypes | |+ Treatment of Acne Subtypes | ||
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| Nodulocystic || Topical retinoids + Benzoyl peroxide + Topical antibiotics > add Oral antibiotics > Oral isotretinoin | | Nodulocystic || Topical retinoids + Benzoyl peroxide + Topical antibiotics > add Oral antibiotics > Oral isotretinoin | ||
|} | |} | ||
| + | *Doxycycline can cause '''photosensitivity''' | ||
| + | =Herpes Zoster= | ||
| + | *Herpes zoster is non-infectious when all the vesicles have crusted over. Patients should cover the lesions when in public to avoid spreading. | ||
| + | *Treatment of shingles is with '''seven days of oral valacyclovir'''. | ||
| + | =Dermatophytes= | ||
| + | =Basal Cell Carcinoma= | ||
| + | =Squamous Cell Carcinoma= | ||
| + | =Melanoma= | ||
=Missed Concepts= | =Missed Concepts= | ||
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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'''. | ||
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Revision as of 18:16, 13 January 2023
Derm Terms
Atopic Dermatitis
- H&P: Eczema in infants is more common on extensor surfaces, in children/adults it is predominantly on flexor surfaces.
- Dx:
- Tx: Prognosis for childhood eczema is good, with most patients having complete resolution by adulthood.
Contact Dermatitis
Psoriasis
Erythema Nodosum
Rosacea
Erythema Multiforme
Pemphigus Vulgaris
Bullous Pemphigoid
Acne Vulgaris
| 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 |
- Doxycycline can cause photosensitivity
Herpes Zoster
- Herpes zoster is non-infectious when all the vesicles have crusted over. Patients should cover the lesions when in public to avoid spreading.
- Treatment of shingles is with seven days of oral valacyclovir.
Dermatophytes
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Missed Concepts
- 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.