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Usually in unimmunized older children (Peak age 9-11 years) or young adult. Infants vulnerable since vaccine is given at age 1 yr.
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Varicella (ckn pox)
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2-3 mm vesicles that start on trunk, appears on limbs 2-3 days later. Nonclustered lesions at a variety of stages including crusts.
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chicken pox
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typically in age 50 or older but possibly in anyone at any age. typically in a unilateral dermatomal pattern, slowly resolving with crusting.
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Zoster (shingles)
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predominantly on sun exposed skin. On skin surface, red or brown, scaly, often tender but usually minimally symptomatic. Occasionally flesh colored, more easily felt by running a finger over the affected area.
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Actinic keratoses
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Treatment for actinic keratosis
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Topical 5-fluorouracil,
5% imiquimod ream Cryo photodynamic therpy |
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Most common precancerous lesion, though possibly represents early stage squamous cell carcinoma. Lesions can remain unchanged, spontaneously resolve, or progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma
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Actinic keratoses
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more common, sun exposed area
new lesion papular, nodular pearly or waxy telangiectasia low metastatic risk |
basal cell carcinoma
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Less common, sun exposed areas, can arise from AK
red, conical hard lesions w/wo ulceration, less distinct borders. Metastatic risk greater 3-7% greatest metastatic risk = lesion located on lip, oral cavity, genitalia |
squamous cell carcinoma
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Assess for malignant melanoma
ABCDE |
asymmetric
irregular boarders color not uniform diameter - usually >6mm Evolving new lesion /Elevated |
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Treatment for psoriasis vulgaris
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Vitamin D derivative cream
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Treatment for herpes zoster varicella
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oral valacyclovir
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treatment for scabies
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permethrin lotion
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Treatment for verruca vulgarism (genital warts)
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imiquimod cream
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Treatment for tine pedis (athletes foot)
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topical ketoconazole
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treatment for rosacea
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topical metronidazole
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treatment for keratosis pilaris
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ammonium lactate lotion
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where is the condition located
eczema |
antecubital fossa
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where is the condition located
psoriasis vulgaris |
anterior surface of knees
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where is the condition located
actinic keratosis |
sun exposed areas
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where is the condition located
Scabies |
over the waist band area
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where is the condition located
pityriasis rosea |
preceded by herald patch on trunk
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hyperpigmented plaques with velvet like appearance at the nape of neck, axillary region, and groin. started in teens, high bmi
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acanthosis nigricans
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with diagnosis of acanthuses nigricans what would be best lab test to run
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fasting plasma glucose
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Which is the best choice in antimicrobial therapy for a skin infection caused by MRSA
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bactrim
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classic red white and blue signs
central blistering with surrounding gray to purple discoloration at bite site surrounded by ring of blanched skin surrounded by large area of redness |
brown recluse bite
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