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29 Cards in this Set
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Erythema toxicum is a common dermatologic condition that develops when?
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1-14 days after birth
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A ______ is raised, <1 cm, and filled with clear fluid. Give an example.
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*vesicle
*varicella, herpes simplex |
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A ______ is raised & filled w/purulent exudate. Has a yellow appearance. Give an example.
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*Pustule
*Transient neonatal pustular melanosis |
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A ______ is dried exudate of plasma combined w/the blister roof, sits on the surface of the skin following acute dermatitis.
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*crust
*i.e. Epidermolysis bullosa; impetigo |
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_________ is thickened plaques secondary to chronic scratching.
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Lichenification
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What is the most common & annoying skin disorder in children?
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Atopic dermatitis (Eczema)
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What is the "Auspitz sign" and what condition is associated with it?
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*remove the thick scale & bleeding occurs underneath
*Psoriasis |
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What is Psoriasis?
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Red, well demarcated plaques w/dry, thick, silvery scales
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What rash is sex-linked?
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Sex-linked Ichthyoses -- dry, scaly skin, affects 1/6000 males, may have collodian membrane
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Distribution of eczema is based on _____.
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Age
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What rash is usually around the head?
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*Seborrhea -- "cradle cap"
*greasy, salmon-colored, scaly dermatitis |
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Cradle cap can become infected and lead to ______.
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impetigo
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What rash begins as a macule & then the person "lights up like a christmas tree?"
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Pityriasis Rosea
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T or F: Pityriasis Rosea is more common in infants.
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FALSE!! More common in adolescents & adults
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What is the tx of Pityriasis Rosea?
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UV light
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What condition will show "Spaghetti & Meatballs" on a KOH?
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Tinea Versicolor
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Describe Tinea Versicolor.
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*fungal infection
*multiple oval, scaly patches located in guttate or raindrop pattern on upper chest, back & extremities of adolescents & adults |
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What is the Tx of Tinea Versicolor?
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Desquamating agents or topical antifungals
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Describe the cause of scabies.
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*Acarus scabiei
*HIGHLY contagious! *Direct contact *Rash usually found on web of fingers, toes, etc. *Intense pruritic papules |
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What is the pathognomonic sign of scabies?
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The burrow produced by the female mite
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In infants, where is the rash of scabies usually found?
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*head
*neck *trunk *palms & soles |
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What is the Tx of scabies?
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Lindane lotion & elimite cream
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What is the cause of head lice?
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Pediculus humanus capitis
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What are the three types of lice?
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*Crab lice (Phthirus pubis)
*Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) *Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) |
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What is the most common infestation in children?
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Head lice!
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Crab lice is usually due to ______. The bites usually produce what?
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*sexual contact
*bluish pruritic papules on lower abdomen & thighs |
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What is the principle symptom of head lice?
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pruritis
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Nits are only deposited where & what does this mean?
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Nits are only deposited near the scalp, thus active disease has nits next to the scalp.
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What is the tx of head lice?
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Lindane shampoo for all family members
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