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Apthous stomatitis, herpes - ANSWER mi mi mi mi mi akacancar sores are mi mi mi
typically located inside the mouth whereas
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erythematous base, must be treated within 48-72 hours
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keratosis pilaris - ANSWER commonly referred to as "chicken bumps," or "chicken skin," treated
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with emolients/moisturizers, most of the time children outgrow the condition
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strep pyrogenes, staph aureus - ANSWER the two most common bacterial causes of impetigo are
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oral, mupirocin - ANSWER bullous impetigo must be treated with
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non-bullous impetigo can be treated with
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pityriasis rosea - ANSWER self-limiting condition preceded by a Herald patch prior to full rash
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distribution, rash is characterized by a "Christmas tree like" pattern
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brown recluse - ANSWER bites from this spider present as though the patient did not notice the
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bite the night before but it became tender and turned deep purple the next and often has a white
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halo around it, can report some systemic symptoms as well
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rocky mountain spotted fever - ANSWER illness precipitated by a tick bite, treated with
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doxycycline, rash typically presents 3-5 days after initial symptoms on the palms of hands and
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soles of feet
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erythema migrans - ANSWER characteristic "bull's eye" lesion, also known as lyme disease
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rubeola (measles) (koplik's spots) - ANSWER condition characterized by the "3 C's," cough,
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,congestion, conjunctivitis 3-5 days after initial rash presents. Can be prevented by MMR vaccine at
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12 months old.
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mumps - ANSWER most common symptom of this condition is parotid gland swelling
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actinic keratosis - ANSWER skin lesion characterized by dry pink lesions on a sun exposed area, if
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left untreated can lead to cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma
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squamous cell carcinoma - ANSWER skin cancer characterized by slow growth, scaly, ulcerated
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appearance, bleeds easily
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cafe au lait spots - ANSWER hyperpigmentation of the skin, typically benign and does not
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require further intervention, however if a patient has more than 8 of them it may indicate
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underlying disorder such as neurofibromatosis
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melanoma - ANSWER the "ABCDE" tool is used to evaluate a lesion that you suspect may be
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malignant
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eczema (atopic dermatitis) - ANSWER skin condition characterized by intensely pruritic
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itch/scratch cycle, typically located on flexor surfaces of the body
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emollients, steroids - ANSWER eczema (atopic dermatitis) is often associated with allergies
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and asthma and is treated with
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plaque psoriasis - ANSWER skin condition characterized by thick silvery scales, it is treated with
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topical steroids or coal tar
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Auspitz sign - ANSWER when psoriasis plaques are scratched and pinpoint bleeding occurs
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Koebner's phenomenon - ANSWER when there is trauma to the skin that leads to plaque psoriasis
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shingles - ANSWER mi mi mi rash is typically across a dermatome, vesicular in nature
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and usually preceded by burning and tingling at the site before the rash appears
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contact dermatitis - ANSWER rash that is localized and linear and related to an irritant, usually
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shingrix - ANSWER shingles vaccine that can be given no matter when the last shingles outbreak
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was, it is inactivated, can be given starting at age 50
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scabies - ANSWER intensely pruritic skin condition commonly seen between the fingers and toes,
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other members of the household typically have it as well
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permethrin - ANSWER scabies is treated with mi mi mi mi mi mi mi cream and washing mi mi
everything in the house in hot water, often requires treatment twice to effectively get rid of it
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varicella, 12 - ANSWER chicken pox can be prevented with the vaccine,it is a live vaccine so children
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cannot get it until they are
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crusted - ANSWER children with chicken pox may return to school/daycare once all the
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lesions are
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head lice - ANSWER condition characterized by incessant pruritis all day and night, very easily
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spread, treated with permethrin but often requires two treatments
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molluscum contagiosum - ANSWER skin lesions characterized by indent in the middle of the mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi
lesion, commonly referred to as the lesion being impregnated or having a "dimpling," highly
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contagious but self-limiting and usually resolves on their own over a few months
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groin - ANSWER if molluscum contagiosum lesions are located in the
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should investigate further as it could indicated possible sexual abuse
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anthrax - ANSWER mi mi mi lesions are usually black and characterized as painless mi mi mi mi mi mi mi
ulceration, typically seen in farmers
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ciprofloxacin, 2 - ANSWER anthrax lesions are treated with mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi for at leastmi mi
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hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) - ANSWER skin condition that causes small, painful lumps to form mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi
under the skin commonly in areas where the skin rubs together such as the armpits or groin, this
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condition is NOT related to poor hygiene and the biggest risk factors are smoking
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, and obesity, treated with warm compresses and oral abx unless large enough then I&D
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folliculitis - ANSWER skin infection of the hair follicles and surrounding tissue, treated with
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mupirocin unless severe then oral abx such as penicillin or keflex
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rosacea - ANSWER erythematous facial rash that does not spare the nose/nasolabial fold
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flagyl - ANSWER rosacea is treated with topical
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lupus - ANSWER rash from this disease is characterized as a butterfly rash that does spare the
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nose/nasolabial fold, called a malar rash
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Sjogren's syndrome - ANSWER this disease is characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth, often
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associated with lupus
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erysipelas - ANSWER sharply defined and well demarcated borders, essentially a more superficial
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keflex, penicillin - ANSWER erysipelas and non-purulent cellulitis are treated with
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bactrim, clindamycin, doxycycline - ANSWER purulent cellulitis is treated with (BCD)
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geographical tongue - ANSWER benign tongue condition typically preceded by spit and hot mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi
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leukoplakia - ANSWER white spots/patches on the tongue and mucous membranes in the
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mouth that do not scrape off, often considered precancerous and seen in those with HIV,
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should be referred to the dentist
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candidiasis - ANSWER white spots/patches in the mouth that do scrape off mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi
fifth's disease - ANSWER childhood exanthem that starts with a fever and slapped cheek
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presentation, a lacy net-like rash across the body then develops, self-limiting condition however
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stay away from pregnant women who are not immune as it can cause miscarriage
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