Sarah Michelle crash course-Dermatology

how does aphthous stomatitis present? - Answer- painful shallow ulcers on soft tissue inside the mouth. Aphthous stomatitis is commonly known as _______ - Answer- Canker sores Treatment for Aphthous Stomatitis - Answer- magic mouthwash- combination of liquid diphenhydramine, lidocaine and glucocorticosteroid. Swish, hold and spit. How does herpes simplex present? - Answer- prodromal itching, burning and tingling at site. Sudden onset of group of painful clustered vesicles on erythematous base. What is the treatment for herpes simplex? Treat within _____ hours. - Answer- Acyclovir (CHEAPER) or Valacyclovir within 48-72hrs of sx onset. Keratosis Pilaris is commonly referred to as _____ - Answer- "chicken skin" Treatment for keratosis pilaris - Answer- emollient and moisturizer. What anticipatory guidance will you provide to a parents whose child has the Keratosis pilaris? - Answer- Most children will outgrow this condition How dose an Impetigo present? - Answer- honey colored crusted lesions. What are the two bacterial causes of Impetigo? - Answer- Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus How does bullous impetigo present? And, how do you treat it? - Answer- large bullae or blister is present. Severe case: Keflex (Cephalosporin) or Dicloxacillin (Penicillin) Penicillin Allergy: Azithromycin (Macrolides), Clindamycin (Macrolides) and Doxycycline (Tetracycline) What antibiotics do you use to treat Bullous Impetigo or severe case of impetigo IF pt has allergy to penicillin? - Answer- Macrolides- Clindamycin and Azithromycin Tetracycline- Doxycycline How do you treat a non-bullous impetigo? - Answer- Topical mupirocin What diagnostic test would you order for Impetigo? - Answer- culture and sensitivity of the wound How wou